Stakeholder Manager

Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For' by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, natural resources, power and water.

Murphy is recruiting for a Stakeholder Manager to work with the Energy Team on the National Grid, Uxbridge Moor Project. Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands.

A day in the life of a Murphy Stakeholder Manager:

• Develop an approach to community liaison that directly supports the project, ensures the smooth delivery of project deliverables.
• Ensure that good working relationships are developed and maintained with all neighbours and interested parties by regular liaison with local authorities, and local residents’ groups etc.
• List and maintain a database of all key stakeholders and interested parties.
• Ensure all stakeholders are informed about the scheme on a planned and coordinated basis, especially on any activities that may affect the public.
• Put in place an approach to arrange exhibitions, meetings and site visits, as well as produce newsletters, leaflets and signage in line with company branding and guidelines.
• Establish and maintain a public helpline to respond to all queries and set up complaints process and tracking system.
• Work collaboratively with local schools by offering safety talks and help with construction related school projects, ensuring we leave a positive legacy and promote engineering.
• Present to professional bodies and respond to vigorous questioning, being the public face of the project/company when required.
• Keep the emergency services and HA informed about any temporary diversions that may affect them including updating the scheme website.
• Through a risk-based approach, identify the main concerns of the public and ensure they are addressed through open dialogue and consult with the local communities to explain and promote the project plans, their benefits and implications together.
• Minimise disruption during construction, allaying unwarranted fears about delays and provide accurate and timely information.
• Positively promote the company and the project as needed.
• Advise and support the project team on public liaison matters, participating in project meetings or arranging appropriate training as required.

Experience of working with bids, tenders & contracts in the construction/engineering industry.

Proven track record of building relationships with external and internal stakeholders.

Experience working in a similar Stakeholder Manager role with clear skills gained from delivering community or stakeholder engagement plans.

Good organisation and project management skills, with demonstrable evidence of effectively managing multiple projects, developing communication plans and delivering them.

Ability to proactively build effective relationships based on a collaborative and open approach with a range of stakeholders is essential.

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service.
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review.
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus.
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus.
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations.
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc.

About Murphy: Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Jack Roberts on (phone number removed) to discuss in more detail. Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.