Dubai Infrastructure Stakeholder Lead: Permits & Approvals

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 390,600 - 502,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation aligned with UAE infrastructure sector standards

Collaborative and professional environment focused on sustainable development

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is looking for a Senior Stakeholder Manager in Dubai, UAE. This role involves leading external stakeholder coordination and securing permits for large-scale infrastructure projects. You'll interface directly with governmental entities to ensure seamless project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in stakeholder coordination, with proven success in securing regulatory approvals in the UAE. Proficiency in Arabic is essential. Join a globally recognized firm shaping sustainable development in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in stakeholder coordination on major infrastructure or development projects.
• Proven experience securing permits, NOCs, and statutory approvals from UAE government authorities and utilities.
• Strong knowledge of local authority regulations, processes, and approval frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder or authorities liaison roles on large scale programmes.
• Arabic language proficiency is mandatory.
• Middle East experience, particularly within the UAE, is highly advantageous.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with government entities, municipalities, regulatory authorities, and utility providers.
• Secure all required NOCs, permits, statutory approvals, and clearances in alignment with programme timelines.
• Act as the primary interface between the infrastructure programme and external stakeholders.
• Monitor authority approval processes and proactively resolve bottlenecks or delays.
• Coordinate submission packages and ensure documentation complies with authority requirements.
• Maintain stakeholder registers, approval trackers, and structured reporting dashboards.
• Identify and mitigate stakeholder related risks and third party impacts.
• Provide regular status updates to senior project leadership regarding approvals and regulatory risks.
• Support cross-functional coordination between engineering, planning, and construction teams to maintain alignment.

Skills

Government stakeholder engagement

Regulatory approvals and compliance

Infrastructure project coordination

Risk and issue management

Authority liaison and NOC management

Reporting and stakeholder tracking

Executive communication

Education

Degree in Engineering, Planning, Public Administration, or related discipline

Master's degree

Job description

AECOM Middle East Ltd is looking for a Senior Stakeholder Manager in Dubai, UAE. This role involves leading external stakeholder coordination and securing permits for large-scale infrastructure projects. You'll interface directly with governmental entities to ensure seamless project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in stakeholder coordination, with proven success in securing regulatory approvals in the UAE. Proficiency in Arabic is essential. Join a globally recognized firm shaping sustainable development in Dubai.