Stakeholder Manager - Major Infrastructure Project

Day Rate: Up to £470/day (Inside IR35)

Location: Weston-Super-Mare / Banwell, North Somerset

Duration: Initial 6-month contract (potential to extend up to 2 years)

Start: Immediate

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Stakeholder Manager to join a leading Main Contractor delivering a high-profile infrastructure project.

This is a pivotal role for a highly competent stakeholder and communications professional who can operate confidently in a dynamic site environment. You'll act as a vital bridge between the delivery team, local authorities, the public, and other key external partners—ensuring smooth coordination, clear communication, and positive engagement throughout the construction lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders including local authorities, residents, businesses, and community groups
Lead engagement strategies and manage the resolution of concerns or issues raised by third parties
Provide clear, consistent communication around project milestones, traffic management, and community impacts
Collaborate with the delivery and design teams to ensure stakeholder input is appropriately considered
Organise and attend public meetings, briefings, and consultations as required
Support media and communications activity in collaboration with in-house teams or external consultants

Requirements:

Proven experience in stakeholder engagement/management roles on major infrastructure or civil engineering projects
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to deal sensitively with members of the public and community groups
Experience working on highways, transport or environmental projects is highly desirable
Comfortable working on-site in a collaborative, fast-paced construction environment

This is a site-based role with the potential to significantly extend beyond the initial 6-month term, offering a chance to make a tangible impact on a major regional development that will improve connectivity and benefit the local community for decades to come.

If you're looking for your next challenge, please apply with your latest CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Speak with Connor at (url removed).

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation