Senior/Principal Communication and Engagement Consultant
- London, Epsom
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Atkins, member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is one of the world’s leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms offering unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career.
Our UK team of project communication, engagement and consultation consultants is looking for a senior/principal consultant. The job would ideally be based in London/the South East and suit someone with at least five years’ experience in this specialist field. For a very experienced candidate we would consider other locations in the UK.
The team works hand-in-hand with Atkins technical specialists across the UK to tell the story of our projects and give communities and stakeholders a chance to shape our plans, bringing them into the design process of the infrastructure and development projects that affect them. Current and recent clients include National Highways, Environment Agency, Homes England, Network Rail, local authorities, water and energy companies and commercial organisations.
Responsibilities
- You will need to be able to:
- Identify our project stakeholders and develop a plan to build relationships, communicate, consult and collaborate with them
- Work with our graphics and visualisation team and technical specialists, to develop communications content, from printed brochures to interactive 3D visualisations
- Plan and run events to engage with communities and organisations, such as webinars, workshops and exhibitions in local venues
- Plan and run large public consultations
- Collate and analyse feedback received from the public, to inform the ongoing development of our projects and report back on our findings
- Play an active part in business development for the team – including network building, identification of opportunities, bidding, client presentations
- Manage projects and budgets – both standalone and as specialist team leader in multi-discipline teams
Requirements
- We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about making the world a better place and ensuring communities have a real say in shaping our projects
- Proactive and confident, a team player but also able to work independently
- Creative and a strategic thinker
- A finisher, paying meticulous attention to detail and understanding that there are boring bits too
- Able to write copy to a professional standard, including explaining technical concepts to a non-technical audience
- Comfortable with multi-tasking and change
- Degree qualified and with appropriate experience for the role
- Excited by the prospect of learning, growing and going through the many doors Atkins offers
- Able to demonstrate commercial awareness and business development skills
What we offer
Atkins is committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We have a commitment to identify and recruit from the most diverse talent pool and develop new and improved ways to sponsor talent from underrepresented groups. We have a range of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion network groups encouraging an inclusive workplace where all employees can flourish, including Embrace (supporting minority ethnicities), Enable (supporting visible and invisible disabilities) Equilibrium (for LGBT+ colleagues), Menopause at Work, Neurodiversity (for variations in learning, attention and other mental functions), ParentNet, and Empower (providing professional support by and for women).
Here at Atkins, well-being is at the forefront of everything we do. We recognise that there is more to life than work and that making time for the other things is crucial for health and happiness. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default Atkins offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘til 5, no need for a five-day week, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office. We use a paid overtime and TOIL system, which also helps individuals to make time for the things that are important to them and prevents staff burn out during the busy season. Similarly, Atkins’ corporate social responsibility provides the opportunity to give something back to the community, and we run professional networks supporting groups such as local schools, charities, parents, those coming out of the armed-forces and women in engineering.
Training
Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual development process which is regularly reviewed. You will also be part of our global Technical Networks, which provide a flow of technically orientated information and ideas through the company. Atkins will support you in your professional development, including support staff in achieving and maintaining membership of relevant institutions, this includes paying your annual membership and providing access to training.
Rewards and benefits
We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave.
To support and safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing we provide an employee assistance programme offering advice and support in times of need. Our offices run their own sports and social club providing activities such wine tasting, as surf trips, and a kids’ Christmas party. You will also have access to our Flexible Benefits, where you can opt-in to a wide range of benefits to complement your work/life balance: such as medical insurance, gym membership, the cycle-to-work scheme, childcare vouchers, charitable giving, additional pension contributions etc.
Please refer to our website for details of our full benefits package:
https://yourrewarduk.snclavalin.com/
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
Atkins recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. ATKINS, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.”
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