We are recruiting for an ambitious Stakeholder Engagement Officer looking for a new challenge in the world of tunnelling construction on the new HARP (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme) project.
What matters to us
- Communications, Community Engagement or Marketing Experience
- Experience in providing communications support to senior management level
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and capable of building strong working relationships
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail is essential - including good writing and grammar skills
- Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages and social media
- Previous experience within the construction industry advantageous but not required
Your contribution to our company
HARP is a major scheme to maintain drinking water supplies across Cumbria, Lancashire and Greater Manchester for future generations. The Haweswater Aqueduct is a 110km pipeline which runs from the Lake District, through Lancashire and into Greater Manchester. Originally constructed in the 1950s, the pipeline needs essential upgrade work and will see the replacement of the existing tunnel sections to ensure it can continue to supply customers for generations to come.
Requirements:
- Support the Senior Engagement Manager in the development & implementation of the project Communications and Stakeholder Engagement strategy, and be responsible for the local stakeholder management plans for key stakeholders and community engagement, ensuring coordination and quality control of all communications
- Assist the Senior Engagement Manager in ensuring the project works are carried out in accordance with relevant U&As and other 3rd Party Agreements and within specified timescales, including collaborating with others (e.g. The Client and Contractors etc.) to deliver consistency and 'Best for Programme' outcomes
- Work as part of the Community Engagement team to ensure consistency of information to stakeholders, the client and the wider community
- Work closely with the UK Communications team to keep them updated and informed of all forthcoming stakeholder and engagement activities and any potential reputational issues
- Liaison with stakeholders and the Project team for the assessment of the impact of design and construction activities on consents and agreement order, local community representatives and stakeholders, and to assist in the development of alternative methods or other solutions to stakeholder issues throughout the life of the project
- Development and implementation of local communication and engagement, event and visit plans and provide support for community events
- Work closely with the Project team to support the development of a schedule of construction information for the client, wider community and internal/external stakeholders
- Draft letters and newsletters for local communities and stakeholders and arrange distribution
- Attend regular liaison meetings with project colleagues, the client and other contractors to ensure sharing of best practices, innovation and continuous improvement. Share these stories with the communications team and client for external (press, social media, website etc.) and internal communication (newsletter, intranet, magazine etc.) channels
- Assist in managing proactive and reactive press and stakeholder enquiries
- Monitor and record the Company's media coverage on the project and local/regional area
- Drive the promotion of and protect the Company brand. Oversee and monitor the use of the Company corporate design and use of the brand on the project and local/regional area
- Act as deputy for the Engagement Manager (or equivalent) as required
What you stand to gain
We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset - the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward - with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.
This happens after the successful application
1. Screening of applications - careful review and evaluation of submitted documents
2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview
3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting - the number of interviews may vary depending on the position
4. Welcome to STRABAG SE- clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate's entry
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