Strategic Relations Lead - UAE

Job Description:

Strategic Relations Lead – Building & Infrastructure (B&I) UAE (BN011)

Building & Infrastructure (BNI)

• B&I Lead – UAE

B&I Lead – UAE (CTC
01), Operations Manager (CTC
02), Technical Manager, Assistant (CTC
03), project/QC engineer and other department personnel as needed

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Engineering, Public Relations, International Relations, or related field.
• MBA preferred.

• Strategic Account Management Training (preferred)
• Government Relations & Stakeholder Engagement Training (preferred)
• Business Development & Negotiation Training (advantageous)

• Strong understanding of UAE government structures, authorities, developers, and regulatory bodies.
• Extensive knowledge of UAE construction, infrastructure, and building sectors.
• Ability to identify and develop strategic business opportunities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, networking, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of market intelligence and business growth strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

• Minimum 10–15 years of UAE experience.
• Strong network within UAE government entities, authorities, developers, and major private-sector organizations.
• Proven experience in strategic account management, government relations, or executive stakeholder engagement.

• Executive Presence
• Relationship Building
• Strategic Thinking
• Negotiation & Influencing Skills
• Networking & Business Development
• Public Speaking & Presentation Skills
• Commercial Acumen
• UAE Market Knowledge
• Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with senior executives, government officials, authority representatives, and key industry leaders.
• Act as the primary point of contact for strategic accounts and high-profile stakeholders.
• Represent Bureau Veritas at industry events, conferences, forums, and networking engagements.
• Strengthen Bureau Veritas visibility and reputation within the UAE market.

• Build relationships with municipalities, government entities, regulators, developers, and semi-government organizations.
• Facilitate introductions and meetings with key decision-makers.
• Monitor regulatory developments and identify opportunities arising from new initiatives and programs.
• Support strategic partnerships with public-sector organizations.

• Identify and unlock new business opportunities across B&I services.
• Support sales and operational teams in engaging strategic clients.
• Assist in developing account growth strategies for major clients.
• Facilitate executive-level meetings to advance commercial opportunities.

• Monitor market trends, major projects, government initiatives, and investment programs.
• Provide strategic insights on potential clients, competitors, and emerging opportunities.
• Maintain a pipeline of strategic opportunities and stakeholder relationships.

• Arrange and coordinate C-level meetings for Bureau Veritas leadership.
• Support senior management in stakeholder engagement activities.
• Prepare briefing notes and relationship management strategies for executive interactions.

• Identify opportunities for collaboration with industry associations, developers, contractors, consultants, and technology partners.
• Develop strategic alliances that strengthen Bureau Veritas market position and service offerings.

• Respects security guidelines of Bureau Veritas and safeguards personal security in the working environment.
• Actively participates in sharing knowledge and information (Knowledge Management).
• Demonstrates Bureau Veritas Core and Business Values.
• Results oriented.
• Service driven.
• Personal efficiency.
• Impact and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinking.
• Problem solving and decision making.

• Maintain regular contact with strategic clients and stakeholders.
• Understand client and market needs to support business growth.
• Develop trust and open communication with strategic…