Stakeholder Manager

Atkins Realis is one of the world’s leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services, with offices across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The Stakeholder Manager will lead the development and delivery of stakeholder engagement strategies across a portfolio of infrastructure, transportation, utilities and environmental projects throughout Northern Ireland. You will be responsible for coordinating engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders, including statutory bodies, local authorities, government agencies, elected representatives, non-statutory organisations, community groups, landowners, businesses and members of the public.

Working as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams, the Stakeholder Manager will provide strategic oversight of stakeholder engagement activities, ensuring stakeholder considerations are effectively integrated into project planning, consenting, design and delivery. You will lead public consultation programmes, manage stakeholder related risks and opportunities, and help build consensus around complex infrastructure projects. In addition to project delivery responsibilities, you will contribute to team leadership, client relationship management, business development activities and the growth of AtkinsRéalis' stakeholder engagement offering across Ireland.

Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies and communication plans for major infrastructure and development projects. Act as a senior point of contact for clients, providing strategic stakeholder management advice and ensuring the successful delivery of project objectives. Lead and coordinate engagement with statutory bodies, local authorities, and elected representatives throughout project development and consenting processes. Manage relationships with non-statutory stakeholders, including community organisations, interest groups, business representatives, landowners and members of the public.

Monitor and manage stakeholder-related project risks and support the resolution of complex stakeholder issues. Coordinate stakeholder identification, mapping and analysis to inform stakeholder risk and opportunity management. Provide strategic advice to project teams and clients on stakeholder issues, sensitivities and opportunities. Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of public consultation programmes in support of infrastructure development and consenting processes. Support project teams in communicating complex technical information in a clear, and accessible manner appropriate for the target audience.

Support project governance, reporting and programme management activities related to stakeholder engagement. Lead, mentor and support Stakeholder team members, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing. Contribute to resource planning, project management and the continuous improvement of stakeholder engagement processes and methodologies. Support business development activities, including client engagement, networking, framework opportunities and proposal preparation. Promote AtkinsRéalis as a market leader in stakeholder engagement and public consultation across Northern Ireland’s infrastructure sector.

Degree educated in a relevant discipline e.g. Project Management, Communications, Geography, Planning, Estate / Property Management. Extensive experience delivering stakeholder engagement and public consultation programmes for infrastructure, energy, transportation, utilities or environmental projects. Strong knowledge of the Northern Ireland’s planning, environmental and regulatory landscape. Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and build productive relationships with a wide…