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Social Value Consultant

7a4e656

London, England

2 days ago

38182 - 47700 GBP ANNUAL

Atkins

London, United Kingdom

Philip Hoare

$2 to $5 billion (USD)

Company - Public

1938


Job Description

Preferred Location- London or South- East, Cambridge, Birmingham

Here at Atkins our work helps clients deliver their projects in sustainable ways, leading to better social, economic and environmental outcomes for clients, projects and communities. Our growing Social Value Service Line supports our engagement with clients, our service offering and the communities we work within. As a result our team members gain experience of some of the world’s largest and most challenging projects, working with a diverse range of clients and communities in different countries, and across many sectors including water, oil and gas, power, renewables, infrastructure and the built environment.

Atkins are looking to appoint an Associate Social Value Consultant to support the development of Social Value Consultancy Services within our UK & Europe business. We are flexible about the sector you come from as it is more important to us that your experience and drive comes from wanting to create better communities for everyone, in environments that we all want to live in and be a part of.

Roles & Responsibilities

Some of the core activities the role will involve:

  • Developing and implementing social value policy, strategy and frameworks for clients

  • Managing engagement with clients, communities and other stakeholders

  • Developing, managing and implementing social value delivery plans for clients and project teams

  • Working collaboratively with team members and support other parts of the business with their win work

  • Creating social value collateral through case studies and social impact reports

  • Producing social value calculations on projects including forecasting, monitoring and evaluations throughout a project lifecycle from feasibility, design & specification, construction and operation

  • Creating strategies to embed social value in procurement for clients

  • Managing and monitoring community investment through projects for clients

  • Developing, delivering and reviewing local impact assessments, socio-economic assessments, community engagement strategies

  • Supporting the delivery of social value assessments for Government Appraisals (SBC, OBC and FBC)

  • Working collaboratively with other technical specialists within Atkins (eg Natural Capital specialists, Economists, Stakeholder Engagement, Transport Planners) in order to enhance the wider Atkins’ offer

  • Help understand, and map, our clients’ maturity around social value and identify opportunities to improve our approach.

Some of the things we require you to demonstrate and evidence or have an interest in developing within the role:

  • Demonstrable experience of working with and influencing stakeholders

  • Experience of managing Social Value (or aspects of social value activities), ideally in the Transportation, Built Environment or Infrastructure sectors

  • Ability to identify and understand needs of local communities/stakeholders in order to drive forward impactful outcomes

  • Experience with supply chain management and engagement including Meet the Buyer type events

  • Ability to work under minimal supervision to deliver high quality, engaging and client focused outputs

  • Good project management skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to support and direct junior team members

  • Ability to create and maintain strong relationships with our clients’ promoting social value services and other services from within Atkins Ltd

  • Good understanding of the methodologies surrounding impact measurement and monetisation of social value

  • Good understanding and knowledge of social value policy and legislation in the context of public sector and central government

  • Experience of developing social value strategies and delivery plans to embed social value in client projects.

  • Experience of working on Government Appraisal business cases within the built environment

  • Experience of writing bids and creative thinking for social value responses to win work

  • Communication and active listening – Ability to fully understand client needs, communicate complex solutions

  • Experience of creating and implementing social value policy and strategies for large organizations in the Built Environment, Infrastructure or related sectors

  • A relevant qualification in social/environmental/natural science or similar subject

  • Desirable 5+ years of industry experience

  • A strong technical understanding of social value, economic impact, environmental management, corporate responsibility or sustainability

  • Experience of delivering social value projects and programmes working in a client-facing role

This role is intended to be a full-time role however we are open to part time working as well.

Note: Please share a cover letter along with your cv.

What we offer

Atkins recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to conventional full-time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and we can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. Atkins therefore offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

Atkins offer opportunities to develop skills and knowledge through mentoring and networking, making the most of the vast breadth of expertise and thought leadership across the company. We are proud of our Equality, Diversity and Integrity (ED&I) programmes and networks as well as our leadership on Net Zero agendas and commitment to carbon reduction and sustainability. Atkins has long been known for its values of collaboration, integrity and driving innovation within the sector, engaging in transformative projects that allow people and communities to thrive.

The Atkins Heritage business prides itself on offering great opportunities to grow and develop its team. By joining our business, you would be able to advance your career through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you perform to the best of your abilities and talents.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave.

To support and safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing we provide an employee assistance programme offering advice and support in times of need. Our offices run their own sports and social club providing activities such wine tasting, as surf trips, and a kids’ Christmas party. You will also have access to our Flexible Benefits, where you can opt into a wide range of benefits to complement your work/life balance: such as medical insurance, gym membership, the cycle-to-work scheme, childcare vouchers, charitable giving, additional pension contributions etc.

Please refer to our website for details of our full benefits package. https://yourrewarduk.snclavalin.com/

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

Atkins recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. ATKINS, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.


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