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.