Principal Engagement Consultant
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YOUR ROLE, WHAT'S INVOLVED?
WSP has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our growing Engagement team. We drive best practice in engagement, community relations, consultation and stakeholder management in the delivery of some of the country’s largest infrastructure projects as well as delivering expertise within the water, health, energy and environmental sectors.
Within our Land, Instructure Planning and Engagement business unit, you will manage public consultation and engagement activity and act as a trusted client advisor. You will also be responsible for working collaboratively with colleagues across WSP to deliver engaging communications.
Delivering meaningful communication and engagement activity to help our clients deliver infrastructure projects around the UK by drafting and delivering effective stakeholder engagement strategies
Helping communities and stakeholders understand projects and how it may impact them by writing easy to understand communications and managing design and print processes
Giving people opportunities to ask questions and provide feedback through publishing communications, organising events and running surveys
Presenting feedback to help projects develop in a responsible way by understanding and interpreting data and presenting themes and key issues and managing the reporting process
Supporting clients based around the UK and internationally by providing communication and engagement advice and activities such as developing virtual consultation rooms, posters, banners and public facing maps as well as community engagement events
Collaborating with multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver effective communication and engagement activity
Managing projects ensuring that your timeline, budget and resources are delivering for your client
YOUR TEAM
You will be joining a UK‑wide team of 60+ communication and engagement specialists who are passionate about what we do. Reporting to the Engagement Regional Team Lead, you will be a key member of the team managing existing projects and client relationships and helping to build new partnerships.
You will be based in one of our key offices where the office is designed to provide an exceptional working conditions and a collaborative environment. The office is centrally located within walking distance of public transport.
We offer flexible working with a number of team days in person mixed with working from home days.
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE
Preferred qualifications / education
Demonstrated experience delivering communication and engagement activity on multi‑disciplinary infrastructure projects.
At least degree‑qualified, or four years’ experience in a related field.
Experience in the road, rail, utilities, water, environment or energy sectors.
Preferred competencies
Strong team player who has an enthusiastic and motivated attitude
Proven experience of effectively managing and building stakeholder relationships
Excellent communication skills including writing of engagement strategies and reports
Well‑ordered, structured approach to delivery of tasks, and flexible with ability to adapt within demanding and fast‑changing environment
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills to manage a varied workload
Membership of relevant professional or trade body is desirable
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work.
Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, virtual GP service, and additional support such as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time: ‘WSP My Hour’ allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
Your development: We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
APPLY TODAY
Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
ABOUT US
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
EEO STATEMENT
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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- Location:
- Greater London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
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