Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Stakeholder Engineer to join our Transport & Infrastructure team in Dubai In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing stakeholder relationships across major infrastructure design and construction projects. You will act as a key interface between project teams, clients, authorities, and the wider community — ensuring smooth coordination, timely approvals, and effective communication throughout project life cycles.
Responsibilities- Lead stakeholder engagement activities for complex transport and infrastructure projects, covering both design and construction phases.
- Develop and implement stakeholder management plans and communication strategies aligned with project objectives.
- Coordinate with government authorities, utility providers, developers, and community representatives to facilitate project approvals and minimize conflicts.
- Prepare and maintain stakeholder registers, tracking issues, commitments, and resolutions.
- Support design and engineering teams in identifying potential stakeholder constraints and developing mitigation measures.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings, workshops, and presentations to communicate stakeholder requirements and feedback.
- Review and interpret authority standards, guidelines, and procedures relevant to project delivery.
- Provide technical input to reports, correspondence, and presentations related to stakeholder management.
- Ensure compliance with WSP’s project management systems, quality standards, and health & safety policies.
- Mentor and support junior team members in stakeholder coordination and communication best practices.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience, with a strong focus on stakeholder management within large-scale transport and infrastructure projects in the UAE.
- Proven experience liaising with Dubai authorities such as RTA, DM, DDA, DCD, DEWA, du etc.
- Solid understanding of design and construction processes, particularly within roads, highways, utilities, and public realm projects.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines.
- Previous experience working in a consultancy environment preferred.
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