Senior Engagement Consultant
WSP has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our growing Engagement & Consultation team. We drive best practice in engagement, community relations, consultation and stakeholder management in the delivery of some of the UK's largest infrastructure projects as well as delivering expertise within the water, health, energy and environmental sectors. Within our Instructure Planning and Environmental Assessment business unit, you will manage public consultation and engagement activity, work at different stages of the consenting process from early feasibility, application preparation and delivery of consents through construction, and act as a trusted advisor for clients. You will also be responsible for working collaboratively with colleagues across WSP to deliver engaging communications.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
At "WSP" we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unied under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.
We are
- Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
- A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
- A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.
Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.
Working with Us
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
Our Hybrid Working Module
With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.
- Maximize collaboration.
- Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
- Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our "Making Health and Safety Personal" initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.
Inclusivity and Diversity
WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.
With us, you can.
Apply today.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
Required qualifications / education:
Post Graduate qualification in Urban Planning / Public Policy / Economics / Statistics, or Management / Social Studies relevant subject with more than 7 years' experience preferably UK/Australia/Similar region
Demonstrable experience delivering engagement and consultation activity on multidisciplinary infrastructure projects
Experience in the road, rail, utilities, water, environment or energy sectors
Strong knowledge of UK political structures, consenting processes and requirements Preferred competencies:
Proven experience of effectively managing and building stakeholder relationships, including with statutory bodies
Outstanding communication skills, including experience of developing engagement strategies and reports, and demonstrable experience of writing for different audiences i.e. from developing content that is appropriate for the general public to technical report production
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.
Strong team player who has an enthusiastic and motivated attitude
Membership of relevant professional or trade body.
BGV:
Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification ("BGV") check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process - including documents uploaded - is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner".
Delivering meaningful communication and engagement activity to help our clients deliver infrastructure projects around the UK by drafting and delivering effective stakeholder engagement strategies
Supporting clients by planning and delivering engagement and consultation activities,
including developing engagement strategies and producing a range of consultation materials
Working in conjunction with multi-disciplinary teams to translate technical information into plain English
Helping to prepare Town & Country Planning Act applications for infrastructure projects across the UK, and preparing consenting inputs on major infrastructure projects
Providing technical advice to clients and support managing their consenting requirements
Presenting feedback to inform decision making by understanding and interpreting data, and managing the reporting process to present key themes clearly.
Managing projects, including ensuring that resources are in place to deliver on time and to budget.
YOUR TEAM
You will be joining a team of 65+ communication and engagement specialists, primarily in the UK, who are passionate about what we do. Reporting to an Engagement team regional lead, you will be a key member of the team managing existing projects and client relationships. Based in our Noida / Bengaluru office, as part of WSP's wider Infrastructure Planning & Environment Assessment (IP&EA) Global Capability Centre cohort, you will also help to build new partnerships and grow our international presence.
