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We have 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. We are particularly keen to hear from talented individuals with experience of delivering consultation and engagement within the water, energy (renewables, nuclear and transmission) sectors.
A Little More About Your Role
Within Our Engagement Business Unit, Your Primary Focus Will Be Leading The Consultation Engagement Services To Support The Development Of Planning Applications, Across Several Significant Infrastructure Projects Across The UK. You Will Do This By:
* Providing strategic advice to project teams and clients on stakeholder and community strategies for large scale multi-disciplinary projects.
* Working in accordance with all legislative and regulatory requirements of planning application processes, including those outlined in the Planning Act 2008, Town and Country Planning Act and Electricity Act 1989.
* Planning and delivering stakeholder communications and consultations, including managing risks and issues, organising and managing public information events, and managing outputs to achieve engagement and consultation objectives.
* Line managing and enabling members of the team to successfully deliver engagement and consultation activities across a range of multidisciplinary projects.
* Taking project management and commercial responsibility for programmes within the team including managing tender production and business development opportunities, project management of schemes including resourcing, budget management, managing risk and ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery to programme.
* Identifying opportunities to embed global communications and engagement best practice into our everyday.
* Championing health and safety, wellbeing, inclusion, and diversity.
You will report to the Head of Engagement leading and inspiring a regional team of communication and engagement experts. You will manage existing projects and client relationships and build new partnerships.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* Demonstrated experience in leading the DCO/complex engagement process across large multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
* At least degree-qualified or extensive experience in a related field.
* Experience in the road, rail, utilities, water, environment or energy sectors.
* Strong team player who has an enthusiastic and motivated attitude.
* Proven line management experience including delivery of training initiatives.
* Proven experience of effectively managing and building stakeholder relationships in complex environments.
* Effective decision-maker with ability to act on own initiative.
* Persuasive influencer with ability to strike rapport and exert strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
* 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.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
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.
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Whats In It For You
Work-life balance? WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity? We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
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.
Your development? We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.
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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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