Strategic Stakeholder Engagement Consultant

Assystem; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Assystem is seeking an Engagement Consultant to support stakeholder engagement across major transport, infrastructure and energy programmes in the UK, while contributing to engagement capabilities within Assystem's growing nuclear portfolio.

You will help manage relationships with clients, authorities, regulators and communities, coordinating workshops, consultations and communications to align with project and consenting requirements.

Formación

• Experience supporting stakeholder engagement, public consultation, communications or community engagement activities.
• Good understanding of stakeholder engagement principles and relationship management.
• Experience communicating with a range of stakeholders, including clients, local authorities, community groups or external organisations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and professional reports, presentations and correspondence.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and build positive working relationships.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving, with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with public consultation processes and planning or consenting frameworks.
• Experience using stakeholder management databases, engagement tracking systems or CRM tools.
• Experience supporting public exhibitions, consultation events, workshops or community engagement programmes.
• Exposure to nuclear, defence or other regulated industries.
• Experience working within rail, highways, aviation, utilities or strategic infrastructure sectors.

Responsabilidades

• Support the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies for major infrastructure, transport and energy projects.
• Assist with identifying, mapping and analysing stakeholders, including their interests, influence and potential risks.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with local authorities, statutory bodies, government agencies, regulators, communities and industry stakeholders.
• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of stakeholder workshops, consultations, public engagement events and meetings.
• Assist with preparing stakeholder engagement plans, presentations, reports and communication materials.
• Maintain accurate stakeholder records, engagement databases and action trackers.
• Monitor stakeholder feedback, enquiries and commitments, ensuring these are recorded and appropriately addressed.
• Contribute to the preparation of stakeholder engagement reports and project updates.
• Work alongside project managers and senior engagement professionals to support the delivery of stakeholder engagement activities.
• Collaborate with planning, consenting, environmental and engineering teams to ensure stakeholder engagement is integrated into wider project delivery.
• Assist in identifying and monitoring stakeholder-related risks, issues and opportunities.
• Support the preparation of consultation materials and documentation required for planning and consenting processes.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement activities throughout the project lifecycle, from early development and consultation through to construction and operation.
• Support the coordination of stakeholder meetings, project communications and engagement activities.
• Help ensure stakeholder commitments and actions are appropriately tracked and communicated to relevant project teams.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder engagement

Public consultation

Relationship management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Educación

Degree in communications/planning/stakeholder engagement

Professional institution membership advantageous

IAP2/APM/MRTPI training desirable

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Assystem is seeking an Engagement Consultant to support stakeholder engagement across major transport, infrastructure and energy programmes in the UK, while contributing to engagement capabilities within Assystem's growing nuclear portfolio.

You will help manage relationships with clients, authorities, regulators and communities, coordinating workshops, consultations and communications to align with project and consenting requirements.