Overview
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We are a UK-wide team of communication and engagement specialists working on projects across WSP’s portfolio locally and nationally. You will report to the Head of Engagement, leading a regional team of communication and engagement experts and managing existing projects and client relationships while building new partnerships.
What you will do
Within our Engagement business unit, your primary focus will be leading the consultation engagement services to support the development of planning applications across significant infrastructure projects in the UK. You will:
* Provide strategic advice to project teams and clients on stakeholder and community strategies for large-scale multi-disciplinary projects.
* Work 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.
* Plan and deliver stakeholder communications and consultations, including managing risks and issues, organising public information events, and managing outputs to achieve engagement and consultation objectives.
* Line manage and enable team members to deliver engagement and consultation activities across a range of multidisciplinary projects.
* Take project management and commercial responsibility for programmes within the team, including tender production and business development opportunities, resourcing, budget management, risk management, and ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery to programme.
* Identify opportunities to embed global communications and engagement best practice into everyday work.
* Champion health and safety, wellbeing, inclusion, and diversity.
You will be joining a UK-wide team of 60+ communication and engagement specialists who are passionate about what we do. We work on projects across WSP’s portfolio locally and nationally; no two projects are the same. You will report to the Head of Engagement, leading and inspiring a regional team and managing client relationships while building new partnerships. You will be supported in your development, assigned a mentor, and participate in WSP global employee engagement initiatives. You will benefit from a hybrid working approach with a mix of office days and remote work.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate
* Demonstrated experience in leading the DCO/complex engagement process across large multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
* Degree-qualified or extensive experience in a related field.
* Experience in the road, rail, utilities, water, environment or energy sectors.
* Strong team player with an enthusiastic and motivated attitude.
* Proven line management experience including delivery of training initiatives.
* Proven experience in effectively managing and building stakeholder relationships in complex environments.
* Effective decision-maker with the ability to act on own initiative.
* Persuasive influencer with the ability to establish rapport and negotiate and solve problems.
* Well-ordered, structured approach to delivery of tasks, and flexibility in fast-changing environments.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills to manage a varied workload.
About us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. We have professionals across the UK and Ireland and a global team delivering local impact.
What’s in it for you
Work-life balance
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in offices across the UK, with two days a week remote work.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging. We have employee resource groups to support this culture.
Health & Wellbeing
We support your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, including access to a Virtual GP service and reasonable workplace adjustments. Our benefits include Gymflex (up to 40% off gym memberships) and menopause support.
Flex your time
WSP My Hour allows one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to adjust time. Flexible working arrangements, part-time options, and the ability to use bank holidays to suit you are available.
Your development
We invest in development and training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.
EEO statement
We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and can provide workplace adjustments on request.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
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* Part-time
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* Other
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