Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Stakeholder Engagement Manager to join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA). The 330km Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) Project by Anglian Water is under construction and will be completed during AMP8. Beyond this we have a further 260km of water transfer pipelines and associated infrastructure to be delivered in AMP8. What will you be doing as our new Stakeholder Engagement Manager? Reporting to Senior Stakeholder & Engagement Lead, you will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive range of communication and engagement activities for our Strategic Pipeline Alliance. You will have a proven track record in executing stakeholder engagement, communications and consultation strategies within a complex stakeholder landscape. Ultimately you will play a critical part in supporting the planning and consenting process, while ensuring a positive impact on community engagement, minimising customer complaints and fostering long-term project success. Key responsibilities: Working closely with the Stakeholder Engagement Lead, to manage engagement with project stakeholders across local authorities, statutory and non-statutory bodies (including environment & technical organisations), communities and other parties to establish strong working relationships. Develop and successfully deliver project specific stakeholder engagement plans in accordance with the overarching stakeholder engagement strategy framework. Conduct stakeholder identification and mapping to categorise stakeholders based on influence, interest and impact. Identify potential reputational risks and issues and implement proactive engagement using a range of techniques and approaches tailored to the target audience. Utilise stakeholder management tools (e.g. CRM, GIS mapping) for engagement tracking, trends, emerging risks and opportunities. Implement a diverse range of engagement methods, including community meetings, digital engagement, and one-on-one discussions. Build trust-based relationships with local communities, businesses, charities and public sector partners that support sustainable project outcomes and foster a positive legacy within communities. Motivate and support the Stakeholder Engagement Team to achieve performance goals and deliver high-quality work. Monitor workload distribution and ensure tasks are completed on schedule. A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours: This job might be for you if you have: Proven experience in stakeholder management and community engagement, preferably within large-scale infrastructure projects Understanding of the statutory EIA planning requirements, regulatory frameworks and stakeholder consultation best practices Proven ability to develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans that align with organisational frameworks. Demonstrable experience translating technical detail into appropriate, relevant and agreed communications for external audiences Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Experience managing sensitive stakeholder issues and conflict resolution Proactive problem-solving strategic thinking and planning Strong organisational skill and attention to detail Our ambition is to build a more inclusive environment. We are committed to celebrating and promoting diversity. Here at SPA we are looking for extraordinary people who want to help create a place where everyone can thrive and where people are excited to be part of the team. So, whatever your background and however you identify, please apply if you think this role was made for you. JN Bentley Benefits are found in the booklet attached.