About the Role
ERM, the world’s largest pure‑play sustainability consultancy, is looking for a talented Stakeholder Manager in the Capital Project Delivery team. You’ll sit at our Managing Consultant or Principal career level and will work across a range of large complex projects within the renewables, extractives, technology, finance and transport sectors. Hybrid working is available from any of our UK offices, with best connectivity when based in Manchester, Bristol or London. The role sits within the Social Sustainability team which covers stakeholder engagement and consultation services, social value and community investment, socio‑economics, health, equalities, human rights and political risk advisory.
Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end programmes of stakeholder engagement and public consultation for major infrastructure projects—setting clear scope, managing budgets, and ensuring high‑quality delivery throughout.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance on stakeholder mapping, insight‑driven engagement strategy, project messaging and best‑practice implementation.
- Create compelling, accessible and visually engaging consultation materials, including public‑facing communications, exhibition boards, summaries and digital content that clearly articulate complex information.
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating input from project managers, EIA specialists, engineers, legal advisors and planners to ensure alignment with consenting requirements, programme milestones and wider project objectives.
- Build strong, constructive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including local authorities, government bodies, statutory and non‑statutory consultees, community groups and the general public, helping to build trust and demonstrate transparency.
- Lead business development efforts, shaping persuasive proposals, delivering high‑impact client presentations and contributing to targeted marketing campaigns in collaboration with social sustainability colleagues.
Essential Skills
- Knowledge and experience of UK planning regimes (e.g. DCO, TCPA, Section36)
- Experience of UK infrastructure projects
- Solid stakeholder experience
- Experience on DCO project applications (desirable)
- Strong consultancy experience
- Research, analytical and inter‑personal skills with diligent attention to detail
- Strong project management skills, including scopes of work and budgets
- Experience planning and delivering engagement activities (e.g. public consultations, exhibitions, workshops, meetings)
- Comfortable and confident engaging with all types of stakeholders, including clients and communities
- Excellent writing and presentation skills
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + public holidays
- 6% employer pension contribution
- Twice annual promotion opportunities
- Annual salary review and performance‑related bonus
- Private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection
- EV car salary‑sacrifice scheme, Cycle‑2‑Work scheme, travel season‑ticket loan, volunteering and GiveAsYouEarn opportunities
- Employee assistance programme and premium account for Calm
- Discounts on gym membership and gift cards for a wide variety of retailers and restaurants
Equal Opportunities
ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent or require accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring—we’ll ensure you have the tools, support and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging.
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