At Stantec, we're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Stakeholder Engagement Assistant (or Coordinator, depending on final titling preference) to join our collaborative Stakeholder Engagement & Consultation Team in the North of England (Warrington, Manchester, Leeds or Newcastle).This is a great opportunity for someone at the start of their career who is passionate about communication, working with communities, and supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects. As part of our growing Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation Team, you will assist in the planning and delivery of engagement activities for projects across sectors, including water, energy, transport and environmental infrastructure. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues and gain hands-on experience supporting projects such as: The M3 Junction 9 Improvement Scheme. The Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project. Your day-to-day role will include: Supporting the coordination and delivery of stakeholder engagement and consultation activities. Helping to prepare communication materials such as leaflets, newsletters, presentations, and digital content. Assisting with the organisation of public events both in-person and online including logistics and on-the-day support. Taking notes and helping to summarise feedback from events and stakeholder meetings. Conducting background research to understand local communities and key stakeholders. Supporting stakeholder databases and contact logs to ensure accurate records. About You We're looking for someone with a proactive attitude and an interest in infrastructure, communications, or public engagement. You don't need to have years of experience just a willingness to learn, collaborate, and grow with us. Ideally, you'll bring: A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. communications, planning, geography, politics, environmental studies, or similar). Strong written and verbal communication skills. Good organisational skills and attention to detail. A collaborative mindset and confidence working with different teams. A desire to develop your skills in stakeholder engagement and communications. Desirable (but not essential): Some experience in a related internship, volunteering, university society, or entry-level role. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Office, social media platforms, or basic design software. Knowledge or interest in infrastructure, planning or local government. \LI-MH1 About Stantec The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with todays challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesnt exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact and we will talk to you about how we can support you. ReqID: 7524