Senior Social Value Advisor

Senior Social Value Advisor - Great Grid Upgrade

Location: High Marnham, Nottinghamshire - Site-based role with occasional travel to our project hub in Birmingham.

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting Senior Social Value Advisor(s) to support the delivery of the Great Grid Upgrade programme. These roles will lead the implementation of Social Value Plans across assigned projects, ensuring we deliver meaningful outcomes for communities while meeting client commitments and contractual KPIs.

This site-based role will provide social value management across a key project - EDEU.

• EDEU - Construction of 2 new substations located at Chesterfield and High Marnham.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Social Value Plans across designated Great Grid Upgrade projects.
• Collaborate with National Grid and delivery partners to maximise social value outcomes aligned with client priorities.
• Support stakeholder management and community engagement in partnership with the client.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on social value outputs, risks and KPIs.
• Promote social value across project teams and supply chain partners.
• Embed commitments through procurement using Laing O'Rourke's Social Value Playbook.
• Represent social value at client meetings, working groups and project reviews.
• Track delivery outcomes and identify innovative approaches and best practice.
• Stay informed on emerging social value trends, measurement tools and impact evaluation.

About You

• Strong understanding of social value in both public and private sectors.
• Experience delivering KPI-driven programmes across multiple projects.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as the UK Government Social Value Model and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Proven ability to work with partners and supply chains to maximise social impact.
• Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident presenting and leading discussions with senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic.

About Us

Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

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