Stakeholder & Compliance Manager

Murphy Group; Alness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Alness is seeking a Stakeholder & Compliance Manager to manage stakeholder engagement strategies and drive sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in stakeholder management, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of project management principles. This role offers competitive benefits including 27 days holiday, a bonus scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Health screening

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Subsidised canteen

Professional development investment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stakeholder management and social value delivery.
• Strong understanding of Project Management principles.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholder engagement strategies across ASTI projects.
• Support relationships with SSEN, councils, and community groups.
• Lead the Social Value function and ensure governance procedures.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Environmental compliance

Project management

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Job Title: Stakeholder & Compliance Manager

Job Location: Alness (IV17 0PH)

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Murphy is recruiting for a Stakeholder & Compliance Manager to work with the Energy Team on the SSE ASTI Framework.

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. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries — ensuring their energy security for decades to come.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long‑standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

A day in the life of a Murphy Stakeholder & Compliance Manager:

• Manage and execute stakeholder engagement strategies across ASTI projects.
• Support and manage relationships with SSEN, councils, community groups, and statutory consultees.
• Participate in public consultation events and ensure transparent, responsive engagement.
• Oversee strategic messaging and issue resolution related to access, infrastructure, and project impacts.
• Lead the Social Value function, ensuring governance procedures are followed and outcomes tracked.
• Support the implementation initiatives including STEM engagement, apprenticeships, and workforce development.
• Coordinate and lead SV activities between PI&O team and delivery streams, ensuring that all activities planned and carried out are in line with Murphy procedures.
• Manage internal and external communication processes, including media, community updates, and strategic messaging in line with the framework strategy.
• Ensure consistent messaging aligned with Murphy’s brand and project objectives throughout the wider framework.
• Support the E&S team, driving carbon management and sustainability strategy, ensuring alignment with net‑zero targets.
• Support compliance with environmental obligations and legal requirements.
• Coordinate with the E&S team in securing necessary consents and approvals from councils and local landowners.
• Coordinate engagement with external stakeholders including SEPA, SNH, and local authorities.

Still Interested? Does this sound like you:

• Proven experience in stakeholder management, social value delivery, communications, sustainability, or environmental compliance.
• Strong understanding of Project Management principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage cross‑functional teams and drive strategic outcomes.
• Familiarity with data collection, CRM or similar stakeholder management platforms.

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, with a reported operating profit up 57% on the 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. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Jack Roberts on 07514 313533 to discuss in more detail.

Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right‑to‑work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK