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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

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.

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2025 and beyond…

To find out more about our Engagement business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Stakeholder engagement and strategic communications | WSP

YOUR ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

WSP has 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 as well as delivering expertise within the water, health, energy and environmental sectors.

Within our Land, Instructure Planning and Engagement business unit, you will be supported by our team of senior engagement specialists to undertake the public consultation and engagement element of our work on projects and will act as a trusted client advisor. You will also be responsible for working collaboratively with colleagues across WSP to deliver engaging communications.

You will do this by:

  • helping communities and stakeholders understand projects and how it may impact them by writing easy to understand communications
  • giving people opportunities to ask questions and provide feedback through publishing communications, organising events and running surveys
  • presenting feedback to help projects develop in a responsible way by understanding and interpreting data and presenting themes and key issues in reporting
  • supporting clients based around the UK and internationally by providing communication and engagement advice and activities such as developing virtual consultation rooms, posters, banners and public facing maps as well as community engagement events
  • proactively supporting your teams (project, location and Engagement) to deliver quality communications and engagement activity.

YOUR TEAM

You will be joining a UK-wide team of 60+ communication and engagement specialists who are passionate about what we do. Reporting to the Engagement Regional Team Lead, you will be a key member of the team supporting projects and the team to deliver on time and on budget.

You will be based in our key offices where the office is designed to provide a collaborative environment. The office is centrally located within walking distance of public transport.

We offer flexible working with a number of team days in person mixed with working from home days.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

Preferred qualifications / education:

  • At least degree-qualified and relevant experience
  • Membership of relevant professional or trade body is desirable.

Desired experience in:

  • road, rail, utilities, water, environment or energy sectors.
  • supporting the drafting of engagement strategies and reports.
  • interpreting complex information and writing copy in plain English.
  • Writing communications materials such as brochures, fact sheets and website text.
  • managing the drafting, graphic design and print process of communication materials.
  • organising events both online and in person.

Preferred competencies:

  • Strong team player who has an enthusiastic and motivated attitude.
  • 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.
  • Enthusiasm about growing your career in the communication and engagement field.
  • Have great writing skills and pay attention to details.
  • Are a team player and can work autonomously.
  • Have demonstrable communication or engagement experience.

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.

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