Stakeholder engagement consultant

The Opportunity

Help shape the conversations that shape the infrastructure of the future. At Stantec, we’re looking for an enthusiastic Stakeholder Engagement Consultant to join our dynamic and collaborative Stakeholder Engagement & Consultation Team in either London/South East England or the South West. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about engaging communities, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and helping deliver some of the UK’s most important infrastructure projects.

You’ll work on nationally significant programmes across sectors including water, energy, transport and environmental infrastructure, supporting clients to build trust, manage stakeholder relationships, and deliver meaningful engagement that helps shape better project outcomes.

About The Role

As part of Stantec’s growing Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation Team, you will support the planning and delivery of stakeholder engagement strategies across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients, you will

• Develop and deliver stakeholder engagement and consultation plans tailored to local communities and project requirements.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with local authorities, statutory consultees, residents, landowners and community groups.
• Plan and manage public consultation activities, including both in-person and digital engagement events.
• Produce high-quality consultation materials, stakeholder communications, reports and feedback summaries.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on stakeholder management, consultation best practice, risks and opportunities.
• Support the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects, helping organisations engage effectively with the communities and stakeholders they serve.

Your Impact

You will play a pivotal role in helping to deliver some of the UK’s most important infrastructure programmes, supporting projects on the same scale as:

• The M3 Junction 9 Improvement Scheme, enhancing connectivity between Winchester and the South East.
• The Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project, an innovative regional scheme helping to secure long-term water supplies and environmental resilience.

Through your work, you’ll help create meaningful dialogue between project teams, stakeholders and communities, ensuring that engagement is inclusive, transparent and effective. Your insight and expertise will contribute to better project outcomes, stronger stakeholder relationships and more sustainable infrastructure solutions.

About You

We’re looking for a confident communicator who understands the value of inclusive, transparent and meaningful engagement.

You’ll ideally bring

• 3–7 years’ experience in stakeholder engagement, consultation, communications, public affairs or a related discipline.
• A background or strong interest in infrastructure, planning, energy, water, local government or a similar sector.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships and delivering high-quality engagement activities within challenging timescales.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and best practice, including the Gunning Principles, Planning Act 2008 (DCO process) and consultation frameworks.

Desirable

• Experience using digital engagement platforms and consultation tools.
• Familiarity with GIS or mapping software.
• Understanding of the political, social and community landscape across London, the South East and the South West.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance included as standard and discounted gym membership.
• Hybrid / flexible working approach to support a healthy work-life balance.

EEO Statement

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