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. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities.
Murphy employs around 3,600 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’ - directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.
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Stakeholder Manager - SSE ASTI, Scotland.
Murphy is currently recruiting for a Stakeholder Manager to join our award-winning Energy team on the SSE ASTI Framework. Our team is known for its extensive in-house expertise and continual drive to innovate within the industry. The Stakeholder Manager will work closely with project teams on site to build relationships with communities impacted and identifying opportunities to support local initiatives in line with the Murphy values.
Following the ‘One Murphy’ approach, we’re able to deliver all aspects of the projects we work on. Murphy has designed, constructed, and commissioned projects for clients such as National Grid, SSE and Ørsted, on both transmission and distribution networks within the Energy sector.
What will you be doing?
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.
Who we are looking for?
Experience of working with bids, tenders & contracts in the construction/engineering industry
Proven track record of building relationships with external and internal stakeholders
Full clean driving licence
Flexibility to travel to multiple site locations with overnight stays
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 you’ll get in return
Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
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
Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc
About Murphy
Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities.
Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.
Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture.
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.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer we are proud to have signed up to #BantheBoxUK and reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records.
J Murphy & Sons Limited is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK
If you think Murphy is the place to help you thrive in a great team dedicated to delivery and engineering excellence and want to work in an inclusive team culture that rewards performance and drives personal development, apply today