Director - Stakeholder Engagement

Director - DCO Communications and Stakeholder EngagementReports to: Senior DirectorLocation: UK LondonEmployment Type: Full-timeRole OverviewA leading infrastructure and advisory organisation is seeking a strategic and experienced Director - DCO Communications and Stakeholder Engagement to lead communications, consultation, and stakeholder engagement activities across Development Consent Order (DCO) and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).Reporting to the Senior Director, this role will support the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects through effective stakeholder management, public consultation, strategic communications, and reputational risk management.Key ResponsibilitiesLead communications and stakeholder engagement strategies across DCO/NSIP projects.Manage relationships with local authorities, statutory consultees, government bodies, community groups, landowners, and project partners.Oversee public consultation programmes, exhibitions, and engagement activities in line with Planning Act 2008 requirements.Develop consultation materials, stakeholder communications, briefings, and reports.Advise project teams and senior leadership on stakeholder risks, political sensitivities, and reputational issues.Support DCO submissions through effective consultation reporting and stakeholder management.Work collaboratively with planning, land, engineering, environmental, and legal teams.Required ExperienceSignificant experience in stakeholder ..... full job details .....