Associate Engagement in Leeds

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A Little More About Your Role… We have 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. We are particularly keen to hear from talented individuals with experience of delivering consultation and engagement within the water, energy (renewables, nuclear and transmission) sectors.

Within Our Engagement Business Unit, Your Primary Focus Will Be Leading The Consultation Engagement Services To Support The Development Of Planning Applications, Across Several Significant Infrastructure Projects Across The UK. You Will Do This By:

• Providing strategic advice to project teams and clients on stakeholder and community strategies for large scale multi-disciplinary projects.
• Working 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.
• Planning and delivering stakeholder communications and consultations, including managing risks and issues, organising and managing public information events, and managing outputs to achieve engagement and consultation objectives.
• Line managing and enabling members of the team to successfully deliver engagement and consultation activities across a range of multidisciplinary projects.
• Taking project management and commercial responsibility for programmes within the team including managing tender production and business development opportunities, project management of schemes including resourcing, budget management, managing risk and ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery to programme.
• Identifying opportunities to embed global communications and engagement best practice into our everyday.

You will 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 of communication and engagement experts. You will manage existing projects and client relationships and build new partnerships. You will be supported in your personal development, be assigned a mentor and a buddy and participate in WSP global employee engagement initiatives. You will love the flexibility of our hybrid approach – team days in the office mixed with days from home. Our offices are designed to provide exceptional working conditions and a collaborative environment.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Demonstrated experience in leading the DCO/complex engagement process across large multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• At least degree-qualified or extensive experience in a related field.
• Experience in the road, rail, utilities, water, environment or energy sectors.
• Strong team player who has an enthusiastic and motivated attitude.
• Proven line management experience including delivery of training initiatives.
• Proven experience of effectively managing and building stakeholder relationships in complex environments.
• Effective decision-maker with ability to act on own initiative.
• Persuasive influencer with ability to strike rapport and exert strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• 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.

Imagine 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 Us: We 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 balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. 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.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We 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.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide 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 development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP 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.