Senior Stakeholder Engagement Lead - Transport Infrastructure

East West Rail Company; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK infrastructure development firm is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement Manager to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders along the rail route. The role involves proactive engagement, managing community conversations, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in stakeholder management within large projects, excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop engagement strategies. This position offers a competitive benefits package and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution

36 days holiday a year

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a range of benefits on Perkbox

Awards for performance

Learning and development programmes

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Exceptional IT tools

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stakeholder management, preferably in large infrastructure projects.
• Experience in developing and implementing stakeholder engagement plans.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement strategies across various route sections.
• Oversee external engagement and manage Local Representative Groups.
• Prepare stakeholder communications, including reports and presentations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation abilities

Job description

A UK infrastructure development firm is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement Manager to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders along the rail route. The role involves proactive engagement, managing community conversations, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in stakeholder management within large projects, excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop engagement strategies. This position offers a competitive benefits package and a flexible working environment.