Communications & Engagement Consultant
Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Ireland.
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Strategic Communications is part of the broader Strategy Consulting team which comprises of four core disciplines: Strategy & Transformation, Strategic Communications, Data Insights & AI, and Data Advisory. We all work together to help our clients to navigate and deliver change.
As part of our multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across Ireland and beyond. From iconic buildings to critical infrastructure, we're shaping a better world one project at a time.
The Opportunity
Responding to global challenges requires rapid adaptation and transformation of the built environment. Strategic Communications plays a vital role in this process by shaping strategy, crafting compelling messages, and engaging stakeholders to help our clients communicate with clarity, purpose, and impact.
As a Communications & Engagement Consultant at Arup, you will:
- Lead and deliver stakeholder engagement and strategic communications work across the built environment (cities & planning, transport, water, energy) to support successful project outcomes
- Design and run engagement activities—workshops, consultations, and events (in-person and virtual)—with content tailored to different audiences to build understanding and participation
- Manage public and stakeholder consultations end-to-end, including stakeholder mapping, capturing and organising feedback, analysing themes, and producing clear reports that inform decisions
- Translate policy and regulatory developments into concise briefings, consultation responses, and engagement strategies so clients can respond confidently and make well-informed choices
- Create and coordinate high-quality communications materials (reports, presentations, publications, web/digital and social content), working with design/digital teams and collaborating across Arup disciplines to deliver a consistent message and joined-up outputs
Does this role inspire you?
We're looking for someone who is passionate about sustainability. We also value:
- Relevant qualification (Level 8 or above) in Communications or a related discipline (e.g., Journalism, PR, Marketing, Social Sciences, Public Policy/Government/Politics, Strategy, Consulting, or similar)
- 5+ years’ experience in communications and/or stakeholder engagement (advisory or consulting preferred), ideally in a client-facing role
- Proven track record designing and delivering communication and engagement strategies that support change, build alignment, and enable informed decision-making, plus confidence facilitating workshops/consultations
- Excellent writing and communication skills, able to translate complex or technical material into clear, audience-focused messages and produce high-quality outputs (briefings, reports, presentations, messaging frameworks)
- Strong consulting behaviours: relationship-building with diverse stakeholders (including senior levels), ability to manage multiple workstreams with autonomy, proactive and organised approach, and a sustainability mindset aligned with Arup’s purpose (experience in public sector/infrastructure/regulated contexts is a plus)
Why Arup?
At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Benefits that work for you:
- Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
- Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
- Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
- Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.
We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible.
Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?