Overview You’ll be joining WSP’s expanding UK wide Engagement team of 60 plus, where you’ll play a meaningful role in shaping how major projects connect with communities. You’ll work on some of the UK’s largest infrastructure programmes in sectors including water, health, energy and environmental projects, and contribute to engagement that is thoughtful, impactful and built on best practice. You’ll be supported and mentored by experienced senior engagement specialists as you contribute to public consultation and stakeholder engagement activities, collaborating with colleagues across WSP to create clear, engaging communications that bring projects to life and ensure a positive experience for the communities we work with.
Key Responsibilities Help communities and stakeholders understand projects and how they may impact them by writing easy to understand communications.
Provide opportunities for questions and feedback by publishing communications, organizing events and running surveys.
Present feedback to help projects develop in a responsible way by understanding and interpreting data and presenting themes and key issues in reporting.
Support clients in the UK and internationally by delivering communication and engagement activities such as developing virtual consultation rooms, posters, banners, and public facing maps, as well as coordinating community engagement events.
Manage projects to ensure timelines, budgets and resources deliver value to the client.
What We Would Be Looking For You To Demonstrate A degree or comparable professional experience in a relevant field.
Membership of a relevant professional or trade body is welcomed but not essential.
Relevant Experience Experience in one or more of the following sectors: roads, rail, utilities, water, environment, or energy.
Experience contributing to or leading engagement activities on multi‑disciplinary projects, which may include:
Supporting or developing stakeholder engagement approaches
Delivering or assisting with consultations
Analysing qualitative or quantitative data
Contributing to reports that meet legislative or regulatory requirements
Experience mentoring, supporting, or line‑managing colleagues is valued
Skills And Attributes You enjoy collaborating with others, while also being comfortable working independently when required.
You have a thoughtful, organised approach to your work and can adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
You pay close attention to detail and take pride in producing high‑quality work.
You communicate clearly and confidently, both in writing and verbally.
You bring curiosity, motivation, and an interest in developing your career within communications and engagement.
You value inclusive, respectful engagement and are keen to work with a wide range of stakeholders, communities, and colleagues.
Consultancy Hierarchy Assistant Consultant → Consultant → Senior Consultant → Principal Consultant → Associate → Associate Director → Technical Director → Director
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Senior Engagement Consultant (Scotland) in London employer: WSP in the UK & Ireland
WSP in the UK & Ireland is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Strategic Commercial Director, you will benefit from extensive professional development opportunities while working in a hybrid environment that promotes work-life balance. With a commitment to employee growth and a focus on impactful projects within the Transport & Infrastructure sector, WSP provides a rewarding platform for those looking to make a meaningful difference.
