Senior Associate - Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Senior Associate - Communications and Stakeholder Engagement. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Global engineering consultancy with great career opportunities
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects both locally and internationally
• Friendly and flexible working environment across the business  

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor to join our multidisciplinary team within a leading engineering design consultancy.

About SMEC

SMEC has joined forces with Surbana Jurong to provide global engineering and consultancy expertise in urban, infrastructure and management advisory. Our new partnership has created a talent pool of 13,000 dedicated people working across a network of 95 offices in 40 countries.

SMEC employs passionate and innovative people who are driven to deliver exceptional outcomes and who want to feel valued in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to developing our people. We encourage them to see things differently, to be creative, to push boundaries and to work on a broad range of projects that help build a better future.

Consistently recognised for technical excellence and design innovation, SMEC continues to receive industry awards and accolades from around the world.

The role

We are currently seeking a Senior Associate - Communications & Stakeholder Engagement with 15+ years’ experience to develop and deliver communication plans for a large water infrastructure project in NSW.

The holder of this position will be a role model of the SMEC values, ethics and code of conduct and all aspects of this position will be carried out according to these guiding principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and delivering communications and engagement project plans and services for SMEC projects;
• Development of EIS.
• Analysis of submissions and technical writing.
• Building community and stakeholder relationships;
• Supporting the wider business, in particular the environment, transport and water groups with consultation services;
• Assisting in the development of proposals, new business ventures and marketing activities.

With a track record of achievement in a related role, you ideally will have gained your experience in an engineering/design consultancy or contractor and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work. 

Ideal applications will have:

• Strong relationship building skills and the ability to engage with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in communications and/or consultation with the most recent experience within infrastructure.
• Recognised degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience/ or knowledge in IAP2 Public Participation practice
• Experienced in managing day to day customer relation activities including contact databases.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Highly organised and able to meet tight deadlines.

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Teresa Chan – [email protected]

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn't require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.