Requisition ID: 292463
Project Overview
Join us for an extraordinary opportunity: Be part of a major aviation project in the Greater London area that will redefine the future of air travel and delivery excellence. This dynamic team will plan and deliver complex, high‑impact work at the heart of one of the region’s most innovative and fast‑moving developments.
Job Summary
The Community Engagement Coordinator supports delivery of community‑focused engagement activities for the Heathrow West Terminal Development Consent Order (DCO) process. Reporting to the Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager, the Coordinator ensures that community engagement outputs are aligned with technical engagement activities and statutory requirements, and supports overall DCO program governance.
Major Responsibilities
* Community Engagement Coordination
o Support structured engagement with residents, community groups, businesses, and local representatives.
o Act as day‑to‑day interface with third‑party community engagement consultants delivering community and public engagement services.
o Create a schedule for community stakeholder meetings in collaboration with the community consultants and the Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager.
o Coordinate planning and delivery of community stakeholder meetings, briefings, public meetings, drop‑in sessions, and digital engagement activities.
o Monitor emerging community concerns and sentiment and ensure timely escalation of high‑risk issues.
o Ensure consultant‑led engagement activities align with project stakeholder engagement and consultation strategies.
o Escalate delivery risks or issues to the Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager as required.
o Monitor consultant performance against scope, schedule, and quality standards.
* Integration with Technical Engagement
o Coordinate with the Technical Engagement Coordinator to ensure community engagement materials accurately reflect technical options and assessments (environment, engineering, traffic and transportation).
o Arrange for technical consultant participation in community and public engagement meetings and briefings as required.
* Statutory Consultation
o Provide documentation of community stakeholder engagement for the development of the Statutory Consultation Plan.
o Support delivery of the Statutory Consultation Plan and associated notification requirements, consultation letters and materials.
* Engagement Materials
o Review draft materials prepared by consultants to ensure clarity, accessibility, and compliance with program standards.
o Ensure consultation materials are version‑controlled and aligned with approved content.
o Support preparation of briefing materials for senior project and technical representatives attending events.
* Engagement Reporting
o Provide weekly updates of community stakeholder meeting schedule and community stakeholder issues tracker.
o Document community stakeholder engagement following project procedures.
o Submit information that is relevant for the Pre‑Application Issues Tracker, the Lands, Rights Negotiation Tracker and Statements of Common Ground.
o Ensure engagement responses demonstrate how feedback has informed project development.
o Assist in preparation of reporting inputs for the Consultation Report.
o Maintain organized, auditable records of community engagement activities.
Education and Experience Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree and 8‑10 years of relevant experience, or 12‑14 years of relevant work experience delivering stakeholder engagement for projects.
* Demonstrated ability to manage external consultants and coordinate multidisciplinary technical inputs.
* Strong understanding of stakeholder mapping, engagement planning, and consultation data systems.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience supporting public consultation events and digital engagement platforms.
* Strong organizational and coordination skills.
Required Knowledge and Skills
* Strong coordination and delivery focus.
* Detail‑oriented with structured documentation discipline.
* Collaborative and able to integrate technical inputs.
* Sound professional judgement.
* Clear written and verbal communicator.
* Calm and organized in high‑visibility public settings.
Other Requirements
* UK‑based role requiring travel to consultation venues across Greater London and surrounding areas.
* Availability to attend evening and weekend consultation events as required.
Benefits and Rewards
Bechtel offers robust benefits to help employees thrive, including career advancement programs, wellness initiatives, and flexible time‑off options. Learn more about our total rewards at the Bechtel Total Rewards portal.
Diversity and Inclusion
As a global company, Bechtel values a vibrant mix of nationalities, cultures, and backgrounds. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every colleague feels they belong and can pursue their goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Disability Confidence
Bechtel is a Disability Confident company. If reasonable adjustments are needed for an open position, please apply and we will accommodate to ensure an equitable hiring process.
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