Stakeholder Manager_Saudi National

We are seeking an experienced Stakeholder Manager with a strong civil engineering background to lead stakeholder engagement and coordination for large-scale infrastructure design projects in Riyadh. The role will be responsible for managing relationships with government authorities, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure alignment, compliance, and timely project delivery.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive stakeholder management strategy for infrastructure design projects.
• Identify, map, and prioritize key stakeholders including government entities (e.g., municipalities, utilities), clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders to ensure smooth approvals and collaboration.

• Act as the primary liaison between project teams and external stakeholders
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• Facilitate regular meetings, workshops, and presentations with stakeholders.
• Ensure clear communication of project objectives, timelines, and design changes.

• Manage the process of obtaining design approvals, permits, and NOCs from relevant authorities in Riyadh.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, Saudi codes, and standards
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• Track approval timelines and proactively resolve issues or delays.

• Coordinate with civil design teams to align project requirements with stakeholder expectations.
• Review design submissions from a stakeholder perspective and ensure necessary inputs are incorporated.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
• Master’s degree in Engineering / Project Management is a plus.

• 8–15 years of experience in infrastructure projects (roads, utilities, urban development, etc.).
• Proven experience in stakeholder management for design or pre-construction phases
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• Experience working in Saudi Arabia or GCC region is highly preferred.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
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• Strong relationship-building capabilities
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• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities effectively.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution expertise.
• Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
• Authority Coordination & Approvals
• Infrastructure Design Knowledge Cross-functional Collaboration