Community Liaison Officer

About the role

AtkinsRealis is seeking an experienced Community Liaison Officer to join its Stakeholder Engagement Team on a major rail infrastructure project in Dublin. The role serves as the primary contact between the project team and a wide range of stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and fostering positive relationships throughout all project phases.

Key responsibilities

• Engage with landowners, community groups, businesses, the public and elected representatives.
• Act as the first point of contact for community queries, issues and feedback.
• Maintain accurate records of all engagement activities and stakeholder feedback.
• Discuss project impacts with landowners and negotiate mitigation measures.
• Support conflict resolution and promote constructive dialogue.
• Develop and deliver project communications, including letters, brochures, leaflets, web content, newsletters and press releases.
• Collaborate closely with technical teams to ensure stakeholder needs are reflected in project decisions.

Required profile

• Degree in Geography, Planning, Environmental Management, Estate/Property Management or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in face‑to‑face meetings.
• Experience on infrastructure projects is advantageous.
• Ability to manage workload flexibly, multitask and prioritize.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when reviewing legal documents and plans.

Required skills