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.

• 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

• 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

• Salary £28,000 - £35,000 per annum DOE
• Car allowance
• 25 Days holiday + BH
• Pension up to 10% match
• Bonus
• Private Healthcare

Bennett 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.

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