Engineer - Stakeholder Management

AECOM; Al Ain; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Engineer - Stakeholder Management to act as the primary liaison between project teams and external authorities. You will orchestrate communication, manage permits, and drive successful delivery for large-scale infrastructure initiatives in the UAE.

The role requires a civil engineering or related degree, 12–15 years of stakeholder management experience, and proven UAE authority coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Urban Planning, or related discipline.
• 12–15 years of professional experience in stakeholder management, authority coordination, or infrastructure project delivery.
• Proven track record coordinating with UAE government authorities, utility providers, developers, and asset owners.
• Substantial background managing roads, utilities, drainage, and major infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing authority approvals, NOCs, permits, testing and commissioning, and asset handover processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine the Stakeholder Management Plan, mapping stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, authorities, utilities, asset owners, developers and contractors.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and coordination sessions with aligned objectives and timelines.
• Manage authority approvals, permits, NOCs, and submissions with meticulous attention to detail.
• Identify and mitigate stakeholder-related risks and conflicts impacting progress.
• Coordinate utility diversions, tie-ins, shutdowns, and interface activities.
• Monitor stakeholder activities against the project schedule and adjust plans.
• Prepare reports, trackers, and executive summaries for management and client reporting.
• Maintain meticulous records of meetings, approvals, and commitments.
• Coordinate activities related to testing, commissioning, asset transfer, and handover.
• Support asset transfer to operating authorities with smooth handover processes.

Skills

Stakeholder Mgmt

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Risk Mgmt

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

Asite

Aconex

MS Project

Approval Matrices

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

We're looking for an experienced and collaborative Engineer - Stakeholder Management to join our team in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the primary liaison between our project teams and external stakeholders, orchestrating seamless communication and coordination across government authorities, utility providers, developers, contractors, and asset owners. Your expertise in stakeholder engagement, combined with your analytical mindset and diplomatic approach, will be instrumental in ensuring timely approvals, permits, and successful project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your extensive background in infrastructure project management while making a meaningful impact on large-scale initiatives in the UAE.

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine the project's Stakeholder Management Plan, ensuring comprehensive identification and mapping of all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Establish and maintain effective, transparent working relationships with clients, government authorities, utility providers, asset owners, developers, and contractors through proactive engagement and regular communication
• Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder meetings, technical workshops, and coordination sessions, ensuring all parties remain aligned on project objectives, timelines, and requirements
• Manage all authority approvals, permits, NOCs, and statutory submissions with meticulous attention to detail, monitoring approval status and proactively following up with relevant authorities
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate stakeholder-related risks and interface conflicts that could impact project progress, developing robust action plans and recovery measures
• Coordinate utility diversions, tie-ins, shutdowns, and interface activities, ensuring seamless integration between project disciplines and utility providers
• Monitor stakeholder-related activities against the project schedule, identifying potential delays and working collaboratively with planning and logistics teams to maintain momentum
• Prepare comprehensive stakeholder reports, approval trackers, action registers, and executive summaries for project management and client reporting
• Maintain meticulous records of all meetings, correspondence, approvals, and stakeholder commitments, ensuring transparent documentation and easy accessibility
• Coordinate stakeholder activities related to testing and commissioning, inspections, asset transfer, and project handover, ensuring all requirements are fulfilled before final delivery
• Support the successful transfer of assets to operating authorities, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in managing complex handover processes

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Urban Planning, or related discipline

Required Experience

• Minimum 12–15 years of professional experience in stakeholder management, authority coordination, or infrastructure project delivery
• Proven track record coordinating with UAE government authorities, utility providers, developers, and asset owners
• Substantial background managing roads, utilities, drainage, and major infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience managing authority approvals, NOCs, permits, testing and commissioning, and asset handover processes

Required Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management abilities
• Strong leadership and coordination skills with capacity to influence diverse stakeholder groups
• Advanced planning, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities with meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency in stakeholder mapping, interface risk identification, and mitigation planning
• Demonstrated diplomacy, integrity, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to prepare executive-level reports and dashboards

Required Technical Skills & Tools

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with project management software (Asite, Aconex, or similar platforms)
• Competency in developing stakeholder trackers, approval matrices, and program documentation
• In-depth knowledge of UAE authority procedures, utility coordination practices, and permitting processes
• Understanding of FIDIC contract frameworks and infrastructure construction methodologies

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity serious.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: On-Site