Stakeholder Communications Manager

Our client is seeking a Stakeholder Communications Manager to support a major rail and transport infrastructure programme in Ireland. This permanent role will oversee stakeholder management and communications throughout the programme lifecycle, helping to ensure clear, coordinated and transparent engagement across a technically complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

Reviewing and improving the existing stakeholder management strategy, including processes, procedures, controls, systems and reporting

Updating and developing communications strategies to support effective programme delivery and transparent stakeholder engagement

Coordinating stakeholder management activities across the lifecycle of a major transport infrastructure programme

Developing stakeholder management and communications

requirements for contractors during the procurement process

Supporting the assessment and evaluation of contractor submissions against stakeholder and communications

requirements

Working closely with delivery partners to coordinate stakeholder management across major infrastructure contracts

Engaging with stakeholders at all levels and providing guidance to support process improvement and project delivery

Reporting progress, risks and material issues to the Project Board and senior governance teams

Job

Requirements

Significant experience in stakeholder management and communications within major infrastructure, rail, construction or engineering programmes

Strong understanding of stakeholder engagement across the complete project lifecycle

Experience leading stakeholder and communications activities on high-value metro rail projects or programmes of similar scale and complexity

Proven ability to develop strategies, processes, procedures, standards and reporting frameworks

Experience of influencing stakeholders and driving best practice across technical activities and project controls

In-depth understanding of design and delivery requirements within the architectural, engineering and construction sectors

Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior governance bodies

Knowledge of quality management and process improvement practices and systems, preferably within the construction or infrastructure sector

Benefits:

Permanent opportunity supporting a major rail and transport infrastructure programme

Exposure to complex, high-value infrastructure and metro rail projects

Opportunity to influence stakeholder management and communications best practice

Professional development within a collaborative project environment

If you are an experienced stakeholder management and communications professional looking to contribute to a major rail infrastructure programme in Ireland, apply now