Senior Engagement Consultant

OverviewSenior Engagement Consultant role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.What you will dohelp communities and stakeholders understand projects and how it may impact them by writing easy to understand communicationsgive people opportunities to ask questions and provide feedback through publishing communications, organising events and running surveyspresent feedback to help projects develop in a responsible way by understanding and interpreting data and presenting themes and key issues in reportingsupporting clients based around the UK and internationally by providing communication and engagement advice and activities such as developing virtual consultation rooms, posters, banners and public facing maps as well as community engagement eventsQualifications & ExperienceAt least degree-qualified or relevant experience in a related field.Membership of relevant professional or trade body is desirable.Designed ExperienceExperience in the road, rail, utilities, water, environment or energy sectors.Demonstrated experience in leading engagement processes across multi-disciplinary projects including drafting stakeholder engagement strategies, conducting consultations, providing data coding and analysis, and report writing to meet legislative requirements.Line management experience or experience managing junior team members through project delivery.Preferred CompetenciesStrong team player who has an enthusiastic and motivated attitude.Well-ordered, structured approach to delivery of tasks, and flexible with ability to adapt within demanding and fast-changing environment.Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills to manage a varied workload.Enthusiasm about growing your career in the communication and engagement field.Have great writing skills and pay attention to details.Are a team player and can work autonomously.Have demonstrable communication or engagement experience.What we offerWe are committed to work-life balance and flexible working arrangements. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. We provide a comprehensive benefits program including health and wellbeing initiatives, flexible benefits, and access to development opportunities.About UsWe are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate 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. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVEWe encourage applicants from varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion. We have employee resource groups to promote our culture of inclusivity.EEO Statement Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Consulting, Information Technology, and SalesIndustries: Professional Services #J-18808-Ljbffr