Project Communications Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover)

Rps

The Role

Overview

Manage client accounts and lead public consultation projects for infrastructure delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • business development
  • stakeholder engagement
  • client advisory
  • communications planning
  • project resourcing
  • account management

Tasks

-Support business unit management through business development and tendering when required -Manage stakeholder engagement to build trust and social acceptance of projects -Be a trusted advisor to our clients and your colleagues -Devise and implement strategic communications plans -Project resourcing and management of small teams of high-performing professionals to ensure project deliverables and deadlines are achieved -Manage 3-4 client accounts ensuring that outputs are delivered to programme, budget and scope

Requirements

  • team leadership
  • financial acumen
  • communication
  • english fluency
  • travel flexibility
  • level 8

What You Bring

-Experience of collaborating as part of multi-disciplinary project teams -Experience of leading, motivating and managing teams -Financial management - commercially focused with strong financial acumen -Outstanding interpersonal, relationship management and communications skills -Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; experience of communications through the Irish language is ideal but not a requirement -A highly motivated professional with a proven ability development and implement communications strategies and programmes. -A flexible and willing approach to travel for work at project locations around Ireland -Minimum Level 8 qualification in a relevant discipline. Academic qualifications include Communications, Geography, Environmental Science, Behavioural Economics, Law or Business.

The Company

About Rps

-Delivers innovative solutions across sectors from planning to execution. -Strong expertise in large-scale projects like infrastructure, energy, and environmental consulting. -Notable work includes wind farms, transport infrastructure, and urban development consultancy. -Multidisciplinary approach integrates engineering, design, and environmental expertise. -Committed to sustainable outcomes and addressing complex industry challenges.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Retail

Industrial

Health

Education

Data Centre

Renewables

Power

Gas Networks

Energy Storage

Oil and Gas

Nuclear

Rail

Aviation

Port

Road

Defence

Security and Safety

Information and Telecommunications

Wastewater

Groundwater

Flooding

Drainage

Network Infrastructure

Marine