Project Engagement Lead required for our client who work within Heavy Civils sector across the UK and are looking for someone in based in Havant. The Project Engagement Lead will be responsible for providing Stakeholder engagement and liaison with the public on a key once in a lifetime project becoming the main contact for the client.
The Project Engagement Lead will be the main point of contact for stakeholders wanting to find out more information about their projects, and manage the reputation of the projects, clients and company.
Project Engagement Lead Position Overview
Main point of contact for the client's communications team to understand construction of the scheme
Support with the process of obtaining Planning Permissions to complete these works
Supported by the project team, coordinate and attend project liaison events for the public and local community groups focused on environment, construction and Planning
Attendance at quarterly Stakeholder Advisory Group meetings, taking actions and distributing to the internal project team
Preparation of documents to be submitted to the Local Planning Authority to enable construction, including responses to Planning queries in a timely manner
Attend weekly & monthly progress meetings, working together with the team to identify opportunities for communication and publicity
Liaise with project team to keep them up to date with communication activities & issues
Input key risks into the project risk register and raise any programme concerns with the wider project team
Work with the client's Communications team to publicly celebrate project achievements
Project Engagement Lead Position Requirements
Degree or higher level qualification in a relevant subject
Professional experience communicating with members of the public in-person, on the phone and in writing
Public Relations experience
Experience of working in a community-based and/or public facing role
Knowledge of Microsoft, Word, Excel and Outlook and Canva
Experience of working in a school or with young people
Experience with planning applications and consultation
Full driving licence
Project Engagement Lead Position Remuneration
Salary £28,000 - £35,000 per annum DOE
Car allowance
25 Days holiday + BH
Pension up to 10% matchBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer