We are seeking a Stakeholder Engagement Manager to join our Oxford team and lead the delivery of stakeholder engagement activities.
Operating within a large-scale DNO framework, you will be responsible for implementing engagement strategies that support the planning, design, and delivery stages of projects. The role involves working with local authorities, communities, landowners, businesses, and other key stakeholders to foster strong, long-term relationships.
You will collaborate closely with OCU’s pre-construction, stakeholder, delivery, and consents teams, as well as the DNO’s stakeholder management team, to ensure alignment and consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
About the job
* Stakeholder Strategy - deliver stakeholder engagement plans in accordance with DNO and OCU guidelines.
* Public & Private Engagement - lead engagement with local authorities, local communities, business owners, private landowners, and other impacted parties.
* Material Production - coordinate the production of public-facing materials including letters, factsheets, and information packs for stakeholders.
* Letter Drops & Consultation - organise and manage letter drop campaigns, public exhibitions, or consultation events as required.
* Sub-consultant Management - manage stakeholder engagement consultants, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery of services.
* Cross-team Coordination - Liaise closely with the consents team, preconstruction, and delivery teams to ensure stakeholder messaging is aligned with project activities and timeframes.
* DNO Collaboration - Work in partnership with the DNO’s stakeholder management team to support their wider engagement strategy.
* Issues Management - track, manage, and resolve stakeholder concerns and feedback in a timely and professional manner.
* Reporting - maintain accurate records of engagement activity and produce regular updates for internal and external stakeholders.
* Continuous Improvement - work collaboratively with the client and key stakeholders to develop engagement strategies
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Background in stakeholder engagement, communications, community relations, or public affairs, preferably within infrastructure or utilities.
* Experience engaging with a broad range of stakeholders including communities, councils, and private landowners.
* Understanding of the stakeholder implications of large-scale construction or energy projects.
* Experience producing public engagement materials and coordinating consultation events.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – able to connect with diverse audiences and communicate technical topics in an accessible way.
* Organised and proactive, with strong project and time management skills.
* Skilled in managing stakeholder feedback and resolving issues.
* Ability to manage third-party consultants and deliver through others.
* Strong writing and presentation skills, with attention to tone, clarity, and messaging.
* Comfortable working across multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced delivery environment.
About OCU Group
At OCU, we don’t just deliver infrastructure, we engineer the future. As a leader in end-to-end solutions for the utilities, digital and energy sectors, we specialise in safely and efficiently tackling complex challenges for our clients. With unrivalled expertise, industry-leading technology and a proven track record, we’re not simply part of the market, we’re driving it forward.
Our work underpins the critical services communities across the UK rely on every day. From accelerating the transition to renewable energy to building the digital networks of tomorrow, we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and long-term impact.
When you join OCU, you’ll discover more than a career, you’ll find purpose. Here, your contribution makes a visible difference in the success of the projects you help deliver, in the growth of your colleagues and in the positive change we create together.
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