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 a Graduate Stakeholder Engagement Consultant to join our Stakeholder Engagement Team to support the delivery of complex infrastructure projects from inception through to construction.

As a Graduate Stakeholder Engagement Consultant you will be responsible for identifying and engaging with relevant project stakeholders including, landowners, members of the public, community groups, businesses, and elected representatives. You will support the delivery of all project communications including, preparation of key project messages, website and social media content, as well as letters, brochures, leaflets, and display material for public information events. Your mission will be to develop and maintain positive relationships with all project stakeholders to: build trust, ensure transparent communication, and support inclusive engagement throughout each phase of the project.

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, Highways, and Water. We are looking for confident individuals with excellent communication skills who can articulate complex information to a wide range of stakeholders in a manner which is clear and easy to understand. Knowledge of the various statutory planning processes in Ireland e.g. Compulsory Purchase Orders, Railway Orders, Part 8 etc. will also be advantageous.

Your role

• Assist in developing and delivering clear, engaging project communication plans that build awareness, strengthen understanding, and encourage proactive participation from all stakeholders.
• Identify and engage with a range of project stakeholders including landowners, members of the public, community groups, businesses, and elected representatives, to provide project updates and address any queries or issues.
• Support the development and delivery of project communications, including letters, brochures, leaflets, display material, digital content, newsletters, and press releases.
• Coordinate public information events to share project updates with members of the public and other key stakeholders.
• Respond to project queries from stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of engagement activities and feedback received.
• Undertake desktop research of land and property affected by infrastructure projects.
• Work closely with technical teams to ensure stakeholder needs are fully understood, accurately reflected in project decisions, and communicated clearly throughout the engagement process.

About you

• Degree educated in a land or planning related discipline e.g. Geography, Planning, Environmental Management, or Estate / Property Management.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in face-to-face meetings, as well as written content such as letters, emails, and communication material.
• Experience working on infrastructure projects will be advantageous.
• Flexibility in approach to managing workload, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise when necessary.
• Strong attention to detail particularly in preparing communication materials.
• A confident individual with a positive outlook and an approachable friendly manner.
• The ability to work effectively within a large team, or to work alone as required.
• A highly motivated individual who will contribute to the growth of the Stakeholder Engagement Team.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. 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, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Be rewarded.

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.

Additional information

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.