Engagement Manager

Strabag International; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

If you are an ambitious Engagement Manager looking for a new challenge in tunnelling construction and would like to help shape the future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

What matters to us

• Degree level preferred
• Experience in the construction industry
• Relationship management experience in a community engagement role
• Credible communicator/presenter with large groups of people
• Proven ability to work under pressure
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-functional team
• Proven ability in effectively dealing with conflict resolution.

Your contribution to our company

• Support the development of an integrated community engagement and public relations strategy for the whole project.
• Develop and deliver effective engagement and communications plans for the project within a defined geographic area.
• Engage proactively with the interface and delivery teams to review construction impacts and minimize effects on stakeholders.
• Support the Projects to promote a positive image of the project and raise public awareness of the benefits of the project.
• Lead the delivery of community engagement events within your area, supporting the projects by drafting materials, delivering training and briefings, and undertaking event management e.g. drop-ins, exhibitions.
• Support the Senior Community Engagement Manager in coordinating external information and messaging via the full range of media channels across the project.
• Build and nurture positive relationships with all stakeholders to add value to the delivery of the project by being a good neighbour and embedding ourselves in the community.
• Assist with identifying potentially sensitive situations and with reporting them appropriately within the project and client’s teams, contributing to the development and implementation of effective emergency plans.
• Record and respond to all complaints, queries, compliments, and third-party issues within performance requirements and assist with periodic reporting.
• Support the project's compliance with the Undertakings and Assurances, assisting in delivering compliance for all community-related commitments.
• Engage proactively with local education establishments and interest groups, and work with colleagues in Skills, Education & Employment to identify opportunities for the community.
• Assist with the delivery of the project’s Community Investment programme, working with colleagues to realize investment in legacy projects.
• Proactively engage in wider project activities, attending contractor forums, supporting collaborative opportunities, and sharing best practices and lessons learned.

Pre-employment screening is required for this position. More information on our career website.

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

At STRABAG, around 86,000 people are working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterize both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether it's building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development, or building management – we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are integral to who we are as a company and how we work.

Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let’s progress!

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