Engagement Consultant (South East)

Overview

As Engagement Consultant at WSP UK, you will drive stakeholder engagement, public consultation and clear communications for major infrastructure and development projects. You’ll work with a collaborative team to gather community input, translate complex information into plain-English content, and support informed decision-making. The role combines engaging communities with delivering on-time, budget-conscious engagement activities across projects. This is an opportunity to shape how communities understand and influence projects, contributing to sustainable outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• work-life balance
• flexible and hybrid working
• inclusivity and belonging
• Thrive wellbeing programme
• virtual GP service
• gymflex scheme

Responsibilities

• Create clear, accessible communications for communities and stakeholders
• Support public consultations, stakeholder engagement programmes and community relations initiatives
• Coordinate engagement activities (events, exhibitions, workshops, webinars, surveys)
• Analyse consultation feedback and present findings with recommendations
• Develop engagement materials (websites, virtual platforms, brochures, fact sheets, posters, public-facing maps)
• Provide communications and engagement support to projects across the UK and internationally
• Work with project teams to deliver engagement activities on time and within budget
• Contribute to development of engagement strategies, plans and reporting

Key requirements

• Degree-qualified, or equivalent experience in communications, engagement, or related field
• Strong written communication skills; ability to translate complex information into plain-English content
• Experience producing materials (newsletters, websites, fact sheets, brochures, stakeholder updates)
• Excellent organisational skills with multi-priority management
• Collaborative approach; able to work independently and in a team
• Demonstrable experience in communications, engagement or stakeholder management

• Collaborative approach
• Clear written communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Production of communication materials (newsletters, websites, fact sheets, brochures)
• Organising and delivering engagement events (virtual and in-person)
• Analysis of feedback and reporting

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