Josh Hodder

Senior Associate, Stantec

Josh is a Senior Associate within Stantec’s Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation team, he provides support and strategic advice to help clients navigate and manage complex stakeholder relationships.

With over 10 years of experience, he has led multidisciplinary teams and nationally significant infrastructure projects. He believes early targeted engagement can transform public perception and help secure successful delivery of projects.

Josh started his journey at Bristol Airport, where he led projects that increased capacity, improved safety, and transformed the customer experience. He has since played a leading role in several nationally significant road projects, most notably the A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross scheme in Cornwall.

He was responsible for overall project delivery and engagement with a wide range of stakeholders. He has also worked on several innovative projects in the water and energy sectors, including a carbon capture and storage facility and a water transfer and recycling project.

Session: Stakeholder Engagement: Your Secret Weapon for Project Success

Have you ever been left in the dark when changes are made to your community? Frustrated by noisy roadworks or a new bus lane that only adds to your commute?

It's human nature to resist change when it's forced upon us, but what if there was a way to turn frustration into support? This session will reveal how early engagement and building partnerships with stakeholders and communities can transform public sentiment and pave the way for successful projects.

With real-world examples, we'll explore how responding to the needs of those most impacted can turn angry objectors into vocal supporters. Join us to learn how to overcome obstacles and set the tone of a project for years to come.