Communications Manager

You will lead and coordinate communication activities for a major, long-term infrastructure renewal project in an urban region. You will develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy, manage stakeholder and media communications, coordinate communication partners, and ensure clear and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. This project involves multiple public-sector organizations, contractors, local authorities, communities, and other stakeholders.

What you will do.

• Develop, document, implement, and monitor a multi-year communication strategy.
• Develop and maintain the overall communication plan.
• Translate project developments and potential traffic disruptions into clear and effective communication for different audiences.
• Evaluate communication activities and use insights to continuously improve the communication strategy.
• Develop new communication materials in line with project objectives and communication strategy.
• Coordinate and produce newsletters, articles, interviews, reports, and other communication materials.
• Manage and develop online communication channels, including websites, intranet platforms, and social media.
• Contribute to visual communication, presentations, visual reports, and 3D animations.
• Coordinate the design and production of communication materials and publications.
• Act as a key press contact within the project organization.
• Monitor and analyze media coverage and coordinate appropriate responses.
• Work closely with project management and communication teams on media-related matters.
• Coordinate communication with municipalities, regional organizations, infrastructure stakeholders, and other external partners.
• Organize and support information meetings for local stakeholders and surrounding communities.
• Design and coordinate participation, consultation, information, and engagement sessions.
• Organize open days, site visits, excursions, and other stakeholder events.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders throughout the project.
• Coordinate and manage external communication agencies and suppliers.
• Collaborate with and monitor communication activities carried out by contractors.
• Build and manage a team of communication advisors when required.
• Coordinate communication activities across multiple project partners and organizations.
• Archive and maintain relevant communication documentation and materials.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Collaborate effectively within complex infrastructure projects involving multiple government bodies and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with communication professionals from municipalities, regional mobility organizations, port/infrastructure organizations, and other project partners.
• Consult with corporate communication teams and ensure alignment with broader organizational communication policies.

What they ask

• HBO-level education in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Extensive professional experience in communications management, preferably within large infrastructure or public-sector projects.
• Strong experience developing and executing multi-year communication strategies and communication plans.
• Extensive knowledge of online and digital communication, including websites, intranet, and social media.
• Proven experience with media relations and press communication.
• Experience managing communication agencies, suppliers, and/or communication teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and community engagement skills.
• Experience working in complex projects involving multiple public-sector organizations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication abilities in Dutch.
• Ability to anticipate issues, identify communication risks, and act proactively.
• Strong political and administrative sensitivity.
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on delivering projects and achieving measurable outcomes.

Preferences. Experience with:

• Large-scale civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Road, bridge, water, or mobility projects.
• Public-sector or government organizations.
• Projects involving significant traffic disruption or mobility impact.
• Stakeholder communication in complex urban environments.
• Communication within multidisciplinary project teams.