Graduate Engagement Consultant
Who we are
BWB is a multi award-winning engineering and environmental design consultancy with a proven reputation for technical excellence and exceptional client satisfaction.
At BWB we know from experience that talented Graduates are vital to our on-going success. We are recruiting Graduates across our growing business to join our 2025 Graduate Programme.
For more information about BWB Consulting and our Graduate programme please Click Here.
BWB Graduate Programme
Our Graduate Programme is the perfect place for you if you are an ambitious and passionate individual. Our programme offers you the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented and respected engineers and consultants in the industry and help you reach your full potential through a technical syllabus & skills development programme. You will receive independent mentoring, support through to Chartership and the opportunity to gain responsibility on a range of exciting projects.
What you’ll be doing
- Organising and coordinating meetings with technical specialists & external stakeholders
- Supporting on research for stakeholder mapping and audits.
- Researching and developing themes, core messages and collateral for multiple audiences and stakeholders, including digital users, the media, local communities, statutory bodies, technical groups, and elected representatives.
- Assisting with the production of consultation and event materials, working alongside the wider team and our suppliers
- Attending and organising events (live and digital)
- Supporting with developing surveys, managing stakeholder feedback channels and analysing consultation responses (qualitative and quantitative)
- Assisting with newsletters, and other marketing and communications outputs
- Aiding in preparation of consultation outputs such as Statements of Community Involvements
What you’ll bring
- A relevant degree in a Public Relations, Politics or a Communications related course, Psychology, Social Sciences, Human Geography, Journalism, Economics (or equivalent), and a keen interest in Stakeholder Engagement.
- We are looking for graduates with the following characteristics:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to write content for multiple channels tailored to meet the needs of different audiences.
- Ability to organise and manage own time and commitments when working across multiple projects and for a range of clients.
- The ability to work as part of a team and collaborate to solve complex issues.
- Good knowledge and keen interest in digital communications and engagement tools.
- An enthusiasm in helping to shape the built environment and sustainable design.
- A good grasp of current affairs – the political environment and issues affecting the built environment, including major infrastructure and regeneration schemes.
- A commitment to continuous professional development with an aspiration to become CIPR Chartered or equivalent.
What we offer:
- Access to personalised fully funded Learning & Development opportunities including charterships and paid professional subscriptions.
- 25 days holiday (with the option to purchase more), 5% pension, life assurance and healthcare.
- Loyalty awards from 3 years’ service including an additional three days holiday and a matched pension of up to 8%.
- Perkbox, Cycle to Work, paid volunteering days, regular social events and much more.
What we stand for
We are proud to be awarded ACE Best Large Consultancy of the year 2022 and rated Platinum Investors in People and Gold Investors in Wellbeing, a prestigious accolade that demonstrates our commitment to our people and establishes us as an employer of choice.
BWB is a signatory to the Pledge to Net Zero initiative and is committed to achieve net zero carbon by 2050. We are committed to playing our part in tackling climate change and we recognise the significant impact the design and consultancy solutions we provide can have on carbon emissions and the environment, and as such will provide meaningful solutions and a continued commitment to pioneer change.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, please let us know by emailing recruitment@bwbconsulting.com so we can talk about how we can best support you.
Applications for this role will need to be submitted by 30 November 2024.