Senior Stakeholder Engagement Consultant

Overview

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.

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement Senior Consultant to support the continued growth of its Aviation business. Reporting to the Stakeholder Engagement Lead, the role will focus on planning and delivering structured, strategic engagement across major aviation projects. The successful candidate will lead and support engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, airport operators, airlines, service providers, construction contractors and government agencies. Working alongside Senior Stakeholder Engagement Professionals, the role will involve leading engagement planning, developing and cascading communications, and supporting risk mitigation across aviation transformation programmes, business and supply chain change initiatives, and infrastructure developments in the UK and internationally.

Your role

• Stakeholder analysis and planning: Map and analyse internal and external stakeholder environments for clients, supporting the development and implementation of engagement strategies and plans for aviation transformation and infrastructure projects.
• Engagement delivery: Lead and support engagement with key stakeholders, including airport operators, regulatory agencies, airlines, government bodies, service providers, construction contractors and other industry partners.
• Risk and interdependency management: Proactively assess stakeholder interdependencies, project activities and the wider impact of change, design or programme decisions, providing a balanced view to support risk mitigation.
• Tools and governance: Maintain stakeholder mapping tools, engagement logs and risk registers to support effective governance, reporting and decision-making.
• Workshops and communications: Facilitate, coordinate and support workshops, stakeholder forums and engagement meetings, ensuring clear communication, collaboration and follow-up.
• Briefings and reporting: Prepare briefing materials, presentations and engagement reports in collaboration with client leads, project subject matter experts and communications specialists.
• Executive engagement: Support executive-level stakeholder engagement by briefing senior leaders and preparing concise reports on stakeholder-related matters.
• Business development: Contribute to proposals and bid activities as required.
• Team leadership: Manage and guide junior team members, ensuring best practice in stakeholder engagement is embedded across projects.

About you

Essential

• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or communications.
• Experience working within an airline and/or airport operations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience managing high-profile stakeholder engagement activities, particularly in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to lead workshops, forums, and structured discussions.
• Ability to assess stakeholder concerns, risks, and opportunities, providing strategic recommendations.
• 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.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Be rewarded.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

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 creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage

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