Graduate Stakeholder Engagement Advisor

Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Graduate Stakeholder Engagement Advisor to join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA).

The 330km Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) Project by Anglian Water is under construction and will be completed during AMP8. Beyond this we have a further 260km of water transfer pipelines and associated infrastructure to be delivered in AMP8.

About the Role:

Are you a graduate ready to make a real-world impact? Join a growing team delivering an innovative and essential infrastructure project that will serve millions across East Anglia.

We are looking for a motivated Graduate to support the stakeholder engagement and delivery teams during the pre-construction and construction stages of the project. You will assist in the preparation and review of stakeholder engagement materials and documentation, support the planning and delivery of engagement, consultation, and communication activities for SPA infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support engagement with project stakeholders across local authorities, statutory and non-statutory bodies, communities, and other parties.
• Assist in developing and delivering project-specific stakeholder engagement activities.
• Help identify and map stakeholders, categorising them by influence, interest, and impact.
• Assist with consultation activities such as workshops, exhibitions, virtual events, and site visits.
• Support a range of engagement methods, including community meetings, and digital engagement; helping to build relationships with local communities, businesses, and public sector partners.

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree in a relevant subject (e.g., communications, geography, environment, social sciences)
• Preferable experience (including placements/internships) in stakeholder or community engagement projects
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical and external audiences
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive, detail-driven approach and a willingness to learn
• Full UK driving licence (or working towards it)

Our ambition is to build a more inclusive environment. We are committed to celebrating and promoting diversity.

Here at SPA we are looking for extraordinary people who want to help create a place where everyone can thrive and where people are excited to be part of the team. So, whatever your background and however you identify, please apply if you think this role was made for you.

What we can offer:

At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience.

Our core benefits include:

• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym Membership discounts UK wide
• Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available