Are you looking to become part of a collaborative team whilst maximising your potential to grow and develop within your career?Apply today.The Role.GMC are currently looking for an experiencedPublic Communications Managerto join our team.The Public Communications Manager will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing relationships between GMC Utilities Group, the public, and other stakeholders. This position involves overseeing strategic communications, crisis management, and community engagement to ensure the smooth execution of projects and the maintenance of a positive public image.Key Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Project Management: Coordinate public liaison activities related to ongoing projects, ensuring effective communication between the project team and the community.Crisis Communications: Develop and implement communication strategies to manage public perception during crises, providing timely and accurate information to mitigate negative impacts.Crisis Management: Act as the first point of contact during crises, coordinating internal and external responses to manage incidents effectively.Marketing Management: Oversee marketing initiatives that support project goals and promote the company's services, ensuring alignment with overall strategic objectives.Direct Marketing: Design and implement direct marketing campaigns targeted at specific community groups to foster engagement and support for projects.Community Engagement: Develop and maintain relationships with local communities, addressing concerns, and promoting positive interactions through regular updates and meetings.Public Affairs: Engage with public officials, regulatory bodies, and other key stakeholders to influence public policy and advocate on behalf of the company's interests.Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior management to develop strategic plans that align public engagement activities with the company's business objectivesThe Candidate: Required Experience and Competencies:Full clean driver's license is essential.Third-level degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, or a related field is desirable.Proven experience in public relations, stakeholder management, communications, or a related field, with a strong emphasis on crisis management and community engagement.Previous experience working within Civil Engineering, Utilities or Construction sector.Ability to manage sensitive or complex issues with professionalism and diplomacy.Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.Proficiency in Microsoft Suite essential.Become a part of something bigger.At the heart of GMC is our people, from engineers through to customer service and we aim to work collaboratively towards our common goals.GMC is an equal opportunity employer, and we aim to recruit and retain like-minded people from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of expertise. If you require any specific accommodations, we will make every reasonable effort to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact us at In GMC we foster a work culture that promotes collaboration and learning, building an environment where our people have the capacity to maximise their potential whilst gaining the opportunity to continuously develop.Our Future.Since the founding of GMC in 1981 by Gerry McCloskey, GMC has grown to be Ireland's leading Civils and Utilities company and the future for GMC is bright. We have engaged with our staff and other stakeholders to agree and publish our core values.One of our core values is to"Focus on the Future".Our growth to date reflects the confidence that our customers have in our service delivery, in the innovative approach that we bring to how we do our work, and to our culture of safety and quality.We have ambitious plans to develop our footprint in Ireland and overseas but understand that every decision we make contributes to people's quality of life throughout generations, and we don't take that responsibility lightly as we build Ireland's infrastructure of tomorrow, today.