Senior or Principal Stakeholder Engagement Consultant

Overview

In this role you will lead stakeholder engagement strategies for major UK infrastructure projects, collaborating with technical specialists to shape consultation plans and build trusted relationships with communities and authorities. You will guide engagement from early development through delivery, ensuring compliance with regulations and community expectations. You will mentor junior colleagues and contribute to a multidisciplinary team delivering sustainable infrastructure benefits. This is a chance to influence outcomes on nationally significant programmes and strengthen public trust through transparent, effective engagement.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• bonus schemes
• enhanced pension plan
• annual leave with buy/sell option
• private medical insurance
• group income protection & life assurance included

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of stakeholder engagement and consultation strategies across major infrastructure projects
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with local authorities, statutory consultees, community groups, landowners and other key stakeholders
• Provide strategic stakeholder management advice to clients, identifying risks, opportunities and engagement approaches that support project success
• Plan and oversee public consultation programmes, including face-to-face and digital engagement
• Produce and review high-quality consultation materials, reports, communications and stakeholder management documentation
• Support project teams through planning, consenting and delivery phases, ensuring engagement activities align with programme objectives
• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to the continued growth and success of the team
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues across planning, environmental, engineering and communications disciplines

Key requirements

• Significant experience in stakeholder engagement, consultation, communications or related discipline
• Experience working on infrastructure, planning, water, energy, transport or environmental projects
• Strong track record of managing complex stakeholder relationships and delivering engagement programmes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate complex information for diverse audiences
• Experience advising clients on stakeholder management, consultation strategy and best practice
• Knowledge of legislation and guidance including Gunning Principles and Planning Act 2008 (DCO process)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within programme timescales

• excellent communication
• relationship management
• strategic thinking
• ability to translate complex information for varied audiences
• digital engagement platforms
• GIS or mapping software

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