Bristol, England, United KingdomPosted 7 days agoFull-time
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Join WSP and shape better outcomes for communities
At WSP, we believe that meaningful engagement helps create better projects,
stronger communities and more sustainable outcomes. As one of the world's
leading professional services firms, we're committed to making a positive impact
through the work we do across infrastructure, water, energy, environment and
development projects.
We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Engagement Consultant to join
our growing UK Engagement team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on some
of the UK's most significant infrastructure and development projects, helping
clients build trusted relationships with communities and stakeholders.
The Role
As an Engagement Consultant, you'll play a key role in delivering stakeholder
engagement, public consultation and communication programmes across a diverse
portfolio of projects. Working alongside experienced engagement specialists,
you'll help clients communicate effectively, gather valuable feedback and
support informed decision-making.
This role offers the opportunity to act as a trusted advisor while collaborating
with multidisciplinary teams across WSP to deliver high-quality engagement and
communications activities.
What You'll Be Doing
• Creating clear, engaging and accessible communications that help communities
and stakeholders understand projects and potential impacts.
• Supporting the delivery of public consultations, stakeholder engagement
programmes and community relations initiatives.
• Organising and coordinating engagement activities, including events,
exhibitions, workshops, webinars and surveys.
• Analysing consultation feedback and stakeholder insights, identifying key
themes and presenting findings through reports and recommendations.
• Developing engagement materials such as websites, virtual consultation
platforms, brochures, fact sheets, posters, banners and public-facing maps.
• Providing communications and engagement support to projects across the UK and
internationally.
• Working closely with project teams to ensure engagement activities are
delivered effectively, on time and within budget.
• Contributing to the development of engagement strategies, plans and
reporting.
About the Team
You'll join a collaborative UK-wide team of more than 60 communications and
engagement professionals who are passionate about delivering meaningful
engagement that makes a difference.
Reporting to the Regional Engagement Team Lead, you'll work in a supportive
environment that encourages professional development, knowledge sharing and
career progression. We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements, combining
office collaboration with home working.
What We're Looking For
Essential
• Degree-qualified, or equivalent experience within communications, engagement,
consultation, public affairs or a related field.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex
information into clear, plain-English content.
• Experience producing communication materials such as newsletters, websites,
fact sheets, brochures or stakeholder updates.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple
priorities.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work both independently and as
part of a team.
• Demonstrable experience in communications, engagement or stakeholder
management.
Desirable
• Experience within infrastructure, transport, utilities, water, environment or
energy sectors.
• Experience supporting the development of engagement strategies, consultation
programmes and reporting.
• Experience managing the production process for communication materials,
including design and print coordination.
• Experience planning and delivering both virtual and face-to-face engagement
events.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
The Consultancy hierarchy structure:
• Assistant Consultant → Consultant → Senior Consultant → Principal Consultant
→ Associate → Associate Director → Technical Director → Director
Why Join WSP?
• Work on high-profile projects that shape local communities and national
infrastructure.
• Be part of a growing, highly respected engagement team.
• Access excellent learning, development and career progression opportunities.
• Enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Join a business committed to sustainability, inclusion and making a positive
impact.
If you're passionate about communication, stakeholder engagement and helping
communities have a voice in the projects that affect them, we'd love to hear
from you.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an
even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the
best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
With us, you can. Apply today.
#LI-JT1
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms.
Our 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 11,000 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. We have our employee
resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds
to promote a culture of inclusivity.
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.