Overview

At WSP, you can access 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 curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and shape a career as unique as you.

To find out more about our Engagement business, explore stakeholder engagement and strategic communications at WSP.

Your role, what’s 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 major infrastructure projects as well as expertise within the water, health, energy and environmental sectors. Within our Land, Infrastructure Planning and Engagement business unit, you will be supported by senior engagement specialists to undertake the public consultation and engagement elements of our work and act as a trusted client advisor. You will also collaborate with colleagues across WSP to deliver engaging communications.

You will do this by:

• helping communities and stakeholders understand projects and how they may impact them by writing easy-to-understand communications
• providing opportunities for questions and feedback through publishing communications, organising events and running surveys
• presenting feedback to help projects develop responsibly by interpreting data and reporting themes and key issues
• supporting clients across the UK and internationally with communication and engagement activities such as developing virtual consultation rooms, posters, banners, public-facing maps and community engagement events
• proactively supporting your teams to deliver quality communications and engagement activity

Your team

You will join a UK-wide team of 60+ communication and engagement specialists who are passionate about what we do. You will report to the Engagement Regional Team Lead and support projects and the team to deliver on time and on budget. You will be based in our key offices, designed to provide a collaborative environment and within walking distance of public transport. We offer flexible working with a mix of in-person days and work-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 a 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 with an enthusiastic and motivated attitude
• Well-ordered, structured approach to delivery of tasks with flexibility in a fast-changing environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills to manage a varied workload
• Enthusiasm about growing your career in the communications and engagement field
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail
• Team player who can also work autonomously
• Demonstrable communication or engagement experience

About us and benefits

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share a passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities near and far.

What’s in it for you?

Work-life balance – Our hybrid policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging – We welcome varied backgrounds and experiences and encourage people to bring their whole selves to work, with employee resource groups to promote inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing – Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, gym discounts and menopause support.

Flex your time – WSP My Hour, part-time and flexible working, additional leave, and flexible use of bank holidays.

Your development – We invest in training, mentoring and Chartership opportunities.

#WeAreWSP – We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will interview disabled applicants who meet essential criteria. Please request workplace adjustments if needed.