Senior Engagement Consultant

OverviewWhat if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2025 and beyond. To find out more about our Engagement business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Stakeholder engagement and strategic communications | WSP Your new role – what’s involved?WSP has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our growing Engagement team. We drive best practice in engagement, community relations, consultation and stakeholder management in the delivery of some of the country’s largest infrastructure projects as well as delivering expertise within the water, health, energy and environmental sectors. Within our Land, Infrastructure Planning and Engagement business unit, you will be supported by our team of senior engagement specialists to undertake the public consultation and engagement element of our work on projects and will act as a trusted client advisor. You will also be responsible for working collaboratively with colleagues across WSP to deliver engaging communications.You will do this by:helping communities and stakeholders understand projects and how they may impact them by writing easy to understand communicationsgiving people opportunities to ask questions and provide feedback through publishing communications, organising events and running surveyspresenting 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 events Qualifications and experienceWe’d love to hear from you if you have:At least degree-qualified or relevant experience in a related fieldMembership of relevant professional or trade body is desirableDesigned experience:Experience in the road, rail, utilities, water, environment or energy sectorsDemonstrated 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 requirementsLine management experience or experience managing junior team members through project deliveryPreferred competencies:Strong team player with an enthusiastic and motivated attitudeWell-ordered, structured approach to delivery of tasks, and flexible with ability to adapt within demanding and fast-changing environmentExcellent attention to detail and organisational skills to manage a varied workloadEnthusiasm about growing your career in the communication and engagement fieldGreat writing skills and attention to detailTeam player who can also work autonomouslyDemonstrable communication or engagement experience What we offerImagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.With us, you can apply today. 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. What’s in it for you?Work-life balanceOur 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.Inclusivity and belongingWe welcome applicants with 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 and belonging at WSP. We have employee resource groups to promote our culture of inclusivity.Health and wellbeingWe are committed to supporting our people through the Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service provides access to a GP at a time and place that suits you. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments, a Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships, and a comprehensive menopause support package.Flex your timeWSP My Hour allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the option to make up the time earlier or later the same day. We also offer part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.Your developmentWe invest in your growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership. #WeAreWSPWe 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 workplace adjustments in support of your application. We are not providing a complete list of current roles here. For current openings, refer to the company’s careers page. #J-18808-Ljbffr