Public liaison officer

Public Liaison Officer Somewhere · América Latina Candidate Location: Latin America only Job Location: Dublin, Ireland - On-site Relocation: Mandatory relocation from Latin America to Ireland Employment Type: Full-time Minimum Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience in public liaison, community engagement, stakeholder management, communications, or a similar role About The Company Our client is an established organisation in Ireland operating within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector. The company delivers projects across multiple locations and is currently expanding its stakeholder and community engagement capabilities. For confidentiality reasons, additional company information will be shared with shortlisted candidates later in the recruitment process. About The Role We are looking for an experienced Public Liaison Officer currently based in Latin America to join the company’s team in Dublin, Ireland. The Public Liaison Officer will play a key role in managing and strengthening relationships between the project team, the public, local communities, businesses, and other stakeholders. This position involves supporting strategic communications, community engagement, issue resolution, and stakeholder coordination to help ensure the smooth delivery of projects while maintaining positive public relationships. Important - LATAM Candidates & Relocation to Ireland This opportunity is exclusively for candidates currently based in Latin America. The successful candidate must be willing to relocate from Latin America to Ireland. Relocation is mandatory and non-negotiable for this role. The company will support and manage the relocation process for the successful candidate. This is not a remote position. Once hired, the candidate will be expected to work on-site in Dublin, Ireland and across project locations as required. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact between the project team and local stakeholders, including residents, businesses, and elected representatives. Facilitate clear, timely, and effective communication regarding project activities, timelines, and impacts. Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and local authorities to address public concerns and ensure minimal disruption. Organize and participate in community engagement events, public information sessions, and site visits. Maintain detailed records of stakeholder interactions and assist in resolving issues or complaints efficiently. Provide ongoing updates and reports to project managers and other internal teams. Required Experience And Competencies Prior experience in a liaison, community engagement, or stakeholder management role—preferably within the civil engineering or utilities sector. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to confidently engage with the public, business owners, and political representatives. Ability to manage sensitive or complex issues with professionalism and diplomacy. Familiarity with infrastructure or construction projects is highly desirable. Full driving licence. Why Join? This is an opportunity for a LATAM-based stakeholder engagement professional to gain international experience and continue developing their career in Ireland. The role offers exposure to public engagement, stakeholder coordination, community relations, issue resolution, project communications, and infrastructure project delivery. The company will provide support throughout the relocation process from Latin America to Ireland. Important Application Requirement Only candidates currently based in Latin America who are willing and able to relocate to Dublin, Ireland will be considered. The position is fully on-site in Ireland. Relocation is mandatory and will be supported by the company.