Stakeholder Engagement Manager

81036 - Stakeholder Engagement Manager

London, Maidstone or Bury St Edmunds | Hybrid Working
£65,241 + Company Car/Allowance + 3% Bonus
Closing date: 8 February 2026

Are you a strategic stakeholder engagement leader who thrives on building trusted relationships and influencing outcomes that really matter?

UK Power Networks is looking for a passionate Stakeholder Engagement Manager to lead and shape engagement across our Capital Programme & Procurement portfolio - supporting major infrastructure projects that enable Net Zero, Green Recovery and long term community value
.

In this influential leadership role, you'll manage a small, specialist team and work at the heart of major capital delivery projects across the UK. You'll set the direction for stakeholder engagement excellence, working with local authorities, central government, regulators, communities, industry bodies and internal teams to minimise risk, protect reputation and deliver successful outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine strategic thinking, people leadership and purpose driven work in a high profile environment.

• Leading and developing the CP&P stakeholder engagement team
• Creating and delivering stakeholder engagement strategies across major capital projects
• Building strong relationships with external stakeholders including government bodies, communities, landowners and industry partners
• Supporting Project Managers and senior leaders with proactive and reactive engagement
• Ensuring accurate audit trails and reporting through stakeholder management systems
• Contributing to business wide collaboration, reporting and internal communications
• Championing creative, low cost engagement approaches that deliver real impact

• Proven experience in Stakeholder Engagement, Communications or Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Experience working in complex, regulated or infrastructure environments
• A proactive, collaborative mindset aligned to safety, values and inclusive behaviours
• Educated to A Level / Level 4 (or equivalent)
• Leadership, CIPR or professional qualifications are desirable (or willingness to work towards)

• Hybrid working
  : 3 days office / 2 days remote (post probation)
• 23 or 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (depending on location)
• Generous pension (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Company car or allowance + bonus scheme
• Season ticket & tenancy loan schemes
• Cycle to Work, Green Car Leasing & tech benefits
• Discounted gym membership & retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme & Occupational Health support

If you're ready to lead meaningful engagement, influence nationally significant projects and help shape the future of the UK's energy infrastructure,
we want
to hear from you
.

Apply now and play a key role in connecting communities, stakeholders and sustainable progress.