Assistant Stakeholder Management and Sustainability Consultant

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRealis is one of the world’s leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services, with offices across Ireland.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Stakeholder Management and Sustainability Consultant to join our Stakeholder Engagement and Sustainability Team to support our clients’ projects from strategic planning through to construction. This includes supporting the team identify geographical areas that will be impacted by planned works, assessing social impacts themes, stakeholder identification, stakeholder mapping, stakeholder analysis, assessing sustainability risks and opportunities relates to project planning, delivery and its operational impact. The Assistant Stakeholder Management and Sustainability Consultant will be highly proficient in Microsoft packages supporting the development and formatting of strategic documents, reports and presentations to deliver client engagement meetings and supporting public consultation process, engaging with a range of project stakeholders including; statutory and non-statutory bodies, landowners, members of the public, community groups, schools and businesses.  

This exciting role will provide you with the opportunity to work within multi-disciplinary teams on major infrastructure projects across a broad range of sectors including; Energy, Rail, Active Travel, Water and Fleet. We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills who can articulate complex information to a wide range of stakeholders and audiences in a manner which is clear and easy to understand. Knowledge of the various statutory planning processes and public procurement in Northern Ireland.

At AtkinsRéalis we put People, Environment, Sustainability and Health & Safety at the heart of our business strategy. We possess a significant breadth of knowledge and depth of skills and experience for the ultimate benefit of our clients. We build long-term trusted partnerships to create a world where lives are enriched through the implementation of our ideas. Together with our clients, we’re always striving to find better ways to get things done.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and ability.

Your role:

• Undertake desktop research of land and project boundaries affected by proposed infrastructure projects.
• Assist in the management of land and stakeholder information in GIS and online databases.
• Support the stakeholder engagement process including attending meetings with identified stakeholders to discuss the impact of project proposals and designs.
• Assist with the preparation of Project Communications, including presentations, online and offline project content in advance of public consultations and project works.
• Assist with the preparation and development of strategic documents including Stakeholder Management Plans, Sustainability strategies, Engagement and Communication planners.
• Support public consultation activities including preparation of consultation material e.g. project brochures/leaflets, website updates, and press releases etc. and attendance at public consultation events as required.
• Assist in the engagement with all project stakeholders including statutory and non-statutory bodies, landowners, members of the public, community groups, and businesses.
• Support the management, delivery and planning of project Social Value commitments.
• Support senior colleagues prepare and deliver facilitated sessions to clients and stakeholders.
• Accurately updating project administration related to Stakeholder Management and Sustainability tasks.

About you:

• Degree educated (2:1 or above) in a land or planning related discipline e.g. Geography, Planning, or Environmental Science.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in face-to-face meetings, as well as written mediums such as letters and emails.
• Flexibility in approach to managing workload, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise when necessary.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft and other related software packages.
• Strong attention to detail particularly in the preparation of complex statutory process documents and plans.
• A confident individual with a positive, can-do outlook and an approachable friendly manner.
• The ability to work effectively within a large team, or to work alone as required.
• A highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is open to new challenges and will contribute to the growth of the Stakeholder Engagement and Sustainability Team.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

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. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. 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. 

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Contractual (Fixed Term)

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.