Stakeholder Engagement Consultant

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset, including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning, and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Your Purpose:

Reporting to the Stakeholder Engagement Lead, this role will involve supporting stakeholder engagement activities across major aviation projects, ensuring structured, strategic engagement across diverse stakeholder groups, including regulatory bodies, airport operators, airlines, service providers, construction contractors and government agencies.

The successful candidate will typically work alongside senior stakeholder engagement professionals, supporting engagement planning, communications, and risk mitigation across aviation transformation programmes, business and supply chain change initiatives, and infrastructure developments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Map and analyse stakeholder environments (internal and external) for clients.
• Assist in the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies and plans for aviation transformation and infrastructure projects.
• Support engagement with airport operators, regulatory agencies, airlines, government bodies, service providers, construction contractors and other industry partners.
• Maintain stakeholder mapping tools, engagement logs, and risk registers.
• Coordinate and support workshops, stakeholder forums, and engagement meetings, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
• Proactively support interdependencies between stakeholders and project activities to mitigate risks and support operational alignment.
• Assist in the preparation of briefing materials, presentations, and engagement reports by working with clients leads, project subject matter experts, and communications specialists.
• Work closely with project teams to embed stakeholder engagement within business change and communication strategies.

What you can bring:

Essential:

• Strong interest in stakeholder engagement, communications, or public affairs within aviation or infrastructure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn from experienced professionals and develop expertise in stakeholder engagement.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Change Management Public Affairs, Business, Engineering, or Aviation).
• Experience in aviation, infrastructure, or business change projects is beneficial.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and stakeholder engagement principles.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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