Strategic Stakeholder & Governance Lead - Energy

Murphy; Alness; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Maternity/paternity pay

Professional development

Job summary

Murphy is seeking a Stakeholder & Governance Manager for the Energy Team to deliver governance and engagement across the SSE ASTI Framework from Alness. You will lead stakeholder engagement, governance, and communications to support project delivery and value creation.

The role requires proven leadership in stakeholder and project governance, with relevant qualifications (HNC/HND, NVQ L5, Degree) and experience in complex, regulated environments. On-site work in the UK is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering stakeholder strategies to support project mobilisation and delivery.
• Proven leadership in stakeholder, communications, governance, or project management.
• Quals: HNC/HND, NVQ L5, Degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Stakeholder & Governance function in line with programme objectives and Murphy standards.
• Set engagement, governance, and communication standards across the framework.
• Develop stakeholder, social value, communications, and sustainability strategies.
• Identify risks and opportunities; manage them proactively and transparently.
• Ensure governance activities align with projects, milestones, and delivery goals.
• Provide leadership to Social Value, Stakeholder Engagement, Communications and Sustainability teams.
• Maintain client, community, and stakeholder relationships to foster collaboration.
• Drive alignment between project teams, regulators, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Communication

Leadership

Relationship management

Education

HNC/HND, NVQ Level 5, Degree

Job description

Murphy is seeking a Stakeholder & Governance Manager for the Energy Team to deliver governance and engagement across the SSE ASTI Framework from Alness. You will lead stakeholder engagement, governance, and communications to support project delivery and value creation.

The role requires proven leadership in stakeholder and project governance, with relevant qualifications (HNC/HND, NVQ L5, Degree) and experience in complex, regulated environments. On-site work in the UK is expected.