Stakeholder Mnager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Stakeholder Manager to lead and coordinate all stakeholder engagement activities on a major nuclear and civils infrastructure project in Whitehaven. The role is critical to maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, managing expectations, and supporting the safe and timely delivery of works within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

The Stakeholder Manager will act as a key interface between the project, the client, regulators, local authorities, community representatives, and other interested parties, ensuring that stakeholder considerations are integrated into project planning and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Strategy & Management

Develop, implement, and maintain the project Stakeholder Management Plan in line with client and nuclear programme requirements

Identify, map, and prioritise stakeholders, including client representatives, regulators, local authorities, emergency services, utilities, landowners, and community groups

Manage stakeholder risks and issues, ensuring potential impacts to programme, safety, and reputation are identified and mitigated

Engagement & Communication

Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholder engagement on the project

Coordinate and lead stakeholder meetings, briefings, and consultations

Prepare clear, accurate, and timely communications, reports, and briefing materials

Ensure stakeholder feedback and concerns are captured, tracked, and responded to appropriately

Interface & Issue Resolution

Work closely with project, construction, logistics, planning, and design teams to ensure stakeholder requirements are understood and embedded

Support the resolution of stakeholder‑related issues, disputes, or objections

Manage interfaces with statutory bodies and third‑party stakeholders affected by project activities

Governance, Reporting & Assurance

Maintain accurate stakeholder registers, action logs, and communication records

Provide regular stakeholder status updates to senior project leadership and the client

Support audits, assurance reviews, and regulatory scrutiny related to stakeholder engagement

Ensure compliance with information security, confidentiality, and nuclear site protocols

Skills & Experience

Essential

Proven experience in a Stakeholder Manager or Stakeholder Engagement role on major construction, civils, or infrastructure projects

Experience working in highly regulated or safety‑critical environments (nuclear, energy, defence, or similar)

Strong understanding of stakeholder management principles and governance

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills

Ability to manage sensitive issues professionally and discreetly

Strong organisational and reporting skills

Eligible for UK security clearance

Desirable

Previous experience on nuclear‑licensed sites or nuclear infrastructure programmes

Experience engaging with local authorities, emergency services, utilities, and community stakeholders

Familiarity with major infrastructure frameworks or government‑funded programmes

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. project management, communications, engineering, or public relations)

Desirable

APM, PRINCE2, or similar project management qualification

Formal training in stakeholder or communications management

Personal Attributes

Professional, calm, and credible under pressure

Proactive and solutions‑focused

Strong attention to detail and confidentiality

Comfortable working in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment