Stakeholder Engagement Manager (12 Months FTC) at Cowi in London, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

business development

stakeholder engagement

bid proposals

technical development

strategy implementation

health & safety

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

Integrate business development activities with COWI UK for the specific sector focus areas, working closely with the wider BD team including Regional BD Director and Market Directors
Work closely with clients to develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies and plans.
Develop bid and fee proposals to support work winning activities
Contributing to identifying technical development areas to maximise opportunities for growth
Contributing to the development and implementation of strategies and actions plans to support business growth in the specific focus areas
Build relationships with Sector Leads and Heads of Discipline to ensure the External Affairs and Consents team’s capabilities feed into bid proposals
To work as part of COWI UK’s External Affairs and Consents practice to support existing project and clients and secure work with new projects and clients
Support the capture and bid processes for both major and regional sized project opportunities, working closely with technical staff and the Bid Support Team
Lead on engagement with a broad range of stakeholder including local, regional and national political stakeholders, local authorities, businesses and communities.
To hold Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) as a key programme value and to participate in the creation, development, and implementation of HSW strategies by the programme leadership team

Requirements

stakeholder engagement

business development

communication skills

microsoft office

influencing

client relationships

Do you want to work on one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK? Can you build relations with many and various stakeholders? Are you experienced implementing stakeholder engagement strategies? Then, shape a sustainable and liveable world with us.

12 Months FTC

Experience of developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies and plans
Proven track record of influencing key political, business, local authority and community stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to schedule work, deliver to tight deadlines, respond to changing situations and use personal initiative.
Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, and to identify, develop and maintain a strong network with those stakeholders.
Experience of working close with clients to anticipate, manage and meet the requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Have a proven track record in business development and work winning in stakeholder and communications sector in the built environment industry.
Have excellent client and partner trust-based relationship building skills.

Benefits

What we also offer: To us, a fair reward is more than a competitive salary. We want to take care of our people professionally and personally as well.

A place to work and so much more

This is an exciting role working with senior leaders across our business to driver growth and work directly with our clients.

28 days' holiday plus all UK bank and public holidays
Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities
Cycle-to-work scheme
Private health care, for you and your immediate dependents
Group personal pension scheme – salary exchange
Flexible and hybrid working conditions
Life assurance
Annual subscription fees paid for your membership of two Professional Institutions
Corporate gym membership

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1930 Founded

Year Established

The company was established in 1930, marking the beginning of its engineering consultancy work.

€985M Revenue

Annual Revenue

Generates over €985 million annually, reflecting significant business scale.

175+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates in over 175 countries, indicating a strong international footprint.

Began with pioneering structural work like long‑span roofs and prestressed concrete.
Expanded globally with its first international office in Paris during the 1950s.
Plays a key role in major infrastructure and environmental projects.
Typical projects include iconic bridges, metro systems, wind farms, tunnels, and water-treatment plants across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa.
Combines engineering, environmental science, and economics to deliver complex, sustainable solutions.
Notable expansions include acquiring bridge and tunneling specialists in the UK and US.
Committed to renewable energy and green infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

20–30 Days Off

Generous Paid Leave

employees enjoy flexible arrangements and a safe and supportive work environment.

Always Do The Right Thing
We Are Curious – We ask questions and listen to our customers. We pursue new knowledge and insights.
We Are Courageous – We explore new ways to improve. We make decisions and take action in good time, even when this is difficult.
We Care – We take care of customers and COWI – people and planet. We pay attention to and respect each other.
We Co‑Create – We collaborate with customers, partners and colleagues. We embrace diversity in our teams to create better solutions.
We Commit – We do what we say and deliver on our promises. We make an extra effort to deliver strong results.
Mission: Creating significant value for customers, people and society through our knowledge and 360° approach.
Vision: Shaping a sustainable and liveable world together.

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net‑zero Target Achieved by

The company has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050.

100%

Revenue from Sustainability Projects

Aiming to derive 100% of revenue from projects that drive sustainability within 3–5 years.

900,000 t

CO₂ Captured Annually

Working on a UK-based CCS facility to capture approximately 900,000 tons of CO₂ annually by 2025.

First consultancy accredited under PAS 2080 to manage embodied carbon in infrastructure
Promoting RE100 conversion and solar installations at major sites as part of long‑term roadmap
Responsible procurement: excluding PFOA/PFOS; long‑life reuse and recycling focus
Minimising emissions/waste, encouraging paperless work, sustainable transport, 100% recyclable packaging, recycled‑plastic use

Inclusion & Diversity

100% Mentorship

Employee Mentorship Programs

All millennial employees participate in mentorship programs designed to support career growth and development.

20-30 Days Off

Work-life Balance

Employees enjoy between 20 to 30 paid days off annually, reflecting strong work-life balance support.

$500–$1,000/Month

Highly Rated Benefits

Employee benefits are valued at $500 to $1,000 per month, placing the company in the top 10% for perks and benefits.

30% Women

Gender Diversity

Approximately 30% of technical and leadership roles are held by women, reflecting progress toward gender diversity goals.

Equal-opportunity employer; proactive compliance with EEO and local non-discrimination laws; policies cover recruitment, promotion, compensation
Cultural goal: attract and develop diverse high-potential team members in inclusive, supportive, trusting culture

Articles

Wikipedia – COWI A/S

COWI strategy FUTURE‑NOW (sustainability)

Reddit – COWI land development job offer experiences

Indeed – COWI jobs and careers listing

Role

Description

business development

stakeholder engagement

bid proposals

technical development

strategy implementation

health & safety

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

Integrate business development activities with COWI UK for the specific sector focus areas, working closely with the wider BD team including Regional BD Director and Market Directors
Work closely with clients to develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies and plans.
Develop bid and fee proposals to support work winning activities
Contributing to identifying technical development areas to maximise opportunities for growth
Contributing to the development and implementation of strategies and actions plans to support business growth in the specific focus areas
Build relationships with Sector Leads and Heads of Discipline to ensure the External Affairs and Consents team’s capabilities feed into bid proposals
To work as part of COWI UK’s External Affairs and Consents practice to support existing project and clients and secure work with new projects and clients
Support the capture and bid processes for both major and regional sized project opportunities, working closely with technical staff and the Bid Support Team
Lead on engagement with a broad range of stakeholder including local, regional and national political stakeholders, local authorities, businesses and communities.
To hold Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) as a key programme value and to participate in the creation, development, and implementation of HSW strategies by the programme leadership team

Requirements

stakeholder engagement

business development

communication skills

microsoft office

influencing

client relationships

12 Months FTC

Experience of developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies and plans
Proven track record of influencing key political, business, local authority and community stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to schedule work, deliver to tight deadlines, respond to changing situations and use personal initiative.
Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, and to identify, develop and maintain a strong network with those stakeholders.
Experience of working close with clients to anticipate, manage and meet the requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Have a proven track record in business development and work winning in stakeholder and communications sector in the built environment industry.
Have excellent client and partner trust-based relationship building skills.

Benefits

What we also offer: To us, a fair reward is more than a competitive salary. We want to take care of our people professionally and personally as well.

A place to work and so much more

This is an exciting role working with senior leaders across our business to driver growth and work directly with our clients.

28 days' holiday plus all UK bank and public holidays
Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities
Cycle-to-work scheme
Private health care, for you and your immediate dependents
Group personal pension scheme – salary exchange
Flexible and hybrid working conditions
Life assurance
Annual subscription fees paid for your membership of two Professional Institutions
Corporate gym membership

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1930 Founded

Year Established

The company was established in 1930, marking the beginning of its engineering consultancy work.

€985M Revenue

Annual Revenue

Generates over €985 million annually, reflecting significant business scale.

175+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates in over 175 countries, indicating a strong international footprint.

Began with pioneering structural work like long‑span roofs and prestressed concrete.
Expanded globally with its first international office in Paris during the 1950s.
Plays a key role in major infrastructure and environmental projects.
Typical projects include iconic bridges, metro systems, wind farms, tunnels, and water-treatment plants across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa.
Combines engineering, environmental science, and economics to deliver complex, sustainable solutions.
Notable expansions include acquiring bridge and tunneling specialists in the UK and US.
Committed to renewable energy and green infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

20–30 Days Off

Generous Paid Leave

employees enjoy flexible arrangements and a safe and supportive work environment.

Always Do The Right Thing
We Are Curious – We ask questions and listen to our customers. We pursue new knowledge and insights.
We Are Courageous – We explore new ways to improve. We make decisions and take action in good time, even when this is difficult.
We Care – We take care of customers and COWI – people and planet. We pay attention to and respect each other.
We Co‑Create – We collaborate with customers, partners and colleagues. We embrace diversity in our teams to create better solutions.
We Commit – We do what we say and deliver on our promises. We make an extra effort to deliver strong results.
Mission: Creating significant value for customers, people and society through our knowledge and 360° approach.
Vision: Shaping a sustainable and liveable world together.

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net‑zero Target Achieved by

The company has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050.

100%

Revenue from Sustainability Projects

Aiming to derive 100% of revenue from projects that drive sustainability within 3–5 years.

900,000 t

CO₂ Captured Annually

Working on a UK-based CCS facility to capture approximately 900,000 tons of CO₂ annually by 2025.

First consultancy accredited under PAS 2080 to manage embodied carbon in infrastructure
Promoting RE100 conversion and solar installations at major sites as part of long‑term roadmap
Responsible procurement: excluding PFOA/PFOS; long‑life reuse and recycling focus
Minimising emissions/waste, encouraging paperless work, sustainable transport, 100% recyclable packaging, recycled‑plastic use

Inclusion & Diversity

100% Mentorship

Employee Mentorship Programs

All millennial employees participate in mentorship programs designed to support career growth and development.

20-30 Days Off

Work-life Balance

Employees enjoy between 20 to 30 paid days off annually, reflecting strong work-life balance support.

$500–$1,000/Month

Highly Rated Benefits

Employee benefits are valued at $500 to $1,000 per month, placing the company in the top 10% for perks and benefits.

30% Women

Gender Diversity

Approximately 30% of technical and leadership roles are held by women, reflecting progress toward gender diversity goals.

Equal-opportunity employer; proactive compliance with EEO and local non-discrimination laws; policies cover recruitment, promotion, compensation
Cultural goal: attract and develop diverse high-potential team members in inclusive, supportive, trusting culture

Articles

Wikipedia – COWI A/S

COWI strategy FUTURE‑NOW (sustainability)

Reddit – COWI land development job offer experiences

Indeed – COWI jobs and careers listing