Principal Consultant - Stakeholder Engagement; Mid-Senior Level

Position: Principal Consultant - Stakeholder Engagement (Mid-Senior Level)
RolePurposeERM is seeking an experienced Principal Consultant to join our Stakeholder Engagement team within Capital Project Delivery. The successful candidatewillleadthedesignanddeliveryofstakeholderengagementprogrammesformajorinfrastructure,energy,renewables,transportanddevelopmentprojects.

The role will support clients in securing social acceptance for projects, building constructive relationships with stakeholders, managing project risks, and delivering robust engagement strategies that contributetosuccessfulplanning,consentingandprojectdeliveryoutcomes.

StakeholderengagementisagrowingserviceareawithinCPDandplaysanincreasinglyimportantroleinhelpingclientsdevelopprojectsresponsiblyandefficiently.

Key Responsibilities Client Delivery Leadstakeholderengagementworkstreamsonmajorcapitalprojects .Developandimplementstakeholderengagementandconsultationstrategies.

Designandfacilitateengagementactivitiesincludingworkshops,publicexhibitions,focus groups,stakeholderinterviewsandcommunityevents.

Adviseclientsonstakeholderrisks,issuesandopportunities.

Prepare stakeholderengagementplans,consultationreportsandsupportingplanningdocumentation.

Translatecomplextechnicalinformationintoclearandaccessiblecommunicationsfornon-technical audiences.

Supportdeliveryof Social Impact Assessment (SIA),Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) andrelatedconsentapplications.

Managestakeholderdatabases,consultationrecordsandreportingrequirements.

Ensureprojectsaredeliveredsafely,ontime,withinbudgetandtoERMqualitystandards.

Project Management Actas Project Manageror Task Manageronengagementprojects .Manage scope,programme,resourcerequirementsandcommercialperformance.

CoordinatemultidisciplinaryteamsacrossCPDandwiderERMservicelines.

Managesubcontractorsandspecialistsupplierswhererequired.

Ensureeffectiveriskmanagementandprojectgovernance.

Business Development Buildtrustedrelationshipswithclientsandkeystakeholders .Identifyopportunitiesforcross-sellingandexpandingserviceofferings.

Leadandcontributetobids,proposalsandclientpresentations.

Supportgrowthofstakeholderengagement,socialvalueandsocialsustainabilityservices.

Contributetothoughtleadershipandmarketpositioninginitiatives.

Team Leadership Mentorandcoachconsultantsandseniorconsultants .Sharegoodpractice,toolsandmethodologiesacrosstheteam.

Support recruitment,onboardingandcapabilitydevelopment.

Promotecollaborationacrosstechnicaldisciplinesandgeographies.

Skillsand Experience Significantexperiencedeliveringstakeholderengagementprogrammesforinfrastructure ,energy,utilities,transportation,developmentorenvironmentalprojects.

Strongunderstandingofplanning,consentingandEIAprocesses.

Experiencemanagingcomplexstakeholderrelationships,includinglocalcommunities,statutoryconsultees,governmentbodiesandindustryorganisations.

Provenprojectmanagementcapability,includingbudgetandprogrammemanagement.

Excellent facilitation,communicationandpresentationskills.

Strongreportwritingandanalyticalabilities.

Experienceleadingmultidisciplinaryprojectteams.

Ability tomanagemultiplecompetingprioritieswithinaconsultancyenvironment.

Desirable Experience delivering Social Impact Assessment (SIA).Experienceinsocialvaluestrategyanddelivery.

UnderstandingofDCO,TCPA,NSIPormajorinfrastructureconsentingprocesses.

Experienceinrenewableenergy,transmission,transportorwatersectors.

IAP2,consultation,engagementorparticipationaccreditation.

ExistingclientrelationshipswithintheUKinfrastructureandenergysectors.#LI-SG2#LI-HybridERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you.

Our commitment doesn’t stop e you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2026 Sustainability Report.

Summary

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom;
Dublin, Ireland;
London, United Kingdom;
Edinburgh, United Kingdom;
Bristol, United Kingdom;
Cardiff, United Kingdom Type:
Full time