Graduate Stakeholder Engagement Consultant – Infrastructure Team
We are looking for a Graduate Stakeholder Engagement Consultant for our Infrastructure team to be based in Taunton, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.
Responsibilities
As a member of the Stakeholder Engagement team, you will collaborate with a small, successful, and welcoming team in Taunton. Your work will span the following workstreams: Stakeholder & Community Engagement, Consultation Delivery, and Social Research. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Organising and coordinating meetings with technical specialists and external stakeholders.
- Logging actions and following up with colleagues to close actions.
- Assisting with reporting, including digital platforms and research via social media channels.
- Assisting with the production of consultation and event materials, working with our graphics team.
- Attending and organising events (live and digital).
- Assisting with data analysis (qualitative and quantitative).
- Assisting with newsletters and other marketing and communications outputs.
- Potentially managing digital engagement platforms such as Commonplace.
Qualifications
We value potential over past experience. Minimum requirements and desired attributes include:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, Human Geography, Journalism, Economics (or equivalent).
- A keen interest in Stakeholder Engagement.
- Persevering: staying composed in face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
- Adapter: remaining calm in new and changing situations, switching between tasks flexibly.
- Focused: concentrating on what matters, filtering distractions.
- Collaborator: working effectively with diverse people, considering others’ perspectives.
- Eager learner: learning from experiences and the world to anticipate situations.
Additional Requirements
- Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
- Graduates are expected to work from the office four days per week.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary.
- Private medical insurance.
- Benefits including holiday buy and sell, group income protection, and life assurance.
- Permanent employment contract demonstrating long‑term commitment.
- Professional progression plan supporting the attainment of professional chartership.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment, Early Careers peer group, and wider ERG network.
EEO Statement
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. The company is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Accessibility Statement
We want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made, please contact (email protected).
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