Project Communications Officer

Job Description Overview

AtkinsRealis is one of the world's leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services, with offices across Ireland.

We are currently seeking an experienced Community Liaison Officer to join our Stakeholder Engagement Team to support the delivery of complex infrastructure projects from inception through to construction. As Community Liaison Officer, you will serve as the primary point of contact between the project team and the people impacted by the proposed development. Your mission will be to foster positive relationships within the community to: build trust, ensure transparent communication, and support inclusive engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

You will be responsible for engaging with a range of project stakeholders including landowners, members of the public, community groups, businesses, and elected representatives.

You will also support the delivery of all project communications including preparing key project messaging, as well as written content such as letters, brochures, leaflets, and display material.

This exciting role will provide you with the opportunity to work within multi-disciplinary teams on major infrastructure projects across a broad range of sectors including Energy, Rail, Active Travel, Highways, and Water. We are looking for confident individuals with excellent communication skills who can articulate complex information to a wide range of stakeholders in a manner which is clear and easy to understand. Knowledge of the various statutory planning processes in Ireland e.g. Compulsory Purchase Orders, Railway Orders, Part 8, and Wayleaving processes will also be advantageous.

Your role

• Develop impactful project communication plans that raise awareness and promote proactive stakeholder engagement.
• Engage with a range of project stakeholders including landowners, members of the public, community groups, businesses, and elected representatives, to provide project updates and address any queries or issues.
• Respond to project queries from the media.
• Coordinate public information events to share project updates with members of the public and other key stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of engagement activities and feedback received. list as per the guidelines, and the content is wholly job-focused. Keep it in mind that the formatting in the output ensures compliance with allowed tags only.