Graduate Stakeholder Manager - Projects

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,280 - 133,920; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Graduate Stakeholder Manager to work in Dubai, UAE. This role focuses on stakeholder engagement and project coordination, making it ideal for a recent architecture graduate or entry-level professional.

You will support internal and external relationships, organize engagement initiatives, and ensure clear communication throughout project lifecycles. The salary is estimated between 8,000 – 12,000 AED monthly, and suitable candidates must be UAE Nationals with a valid family book.

Qualifications

• Must be a UAE National with a valid family book.
• Recent graduate in Architecture with 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills to interact professionally.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings and engagement activities.
• Prepare stakeholder communications and documentation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Architecture project support

Building engineering coordination

Communication planning

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Recent graduate in Architecture

Tools

Presentation tools

Job description

Overview

Graduate Stakeholder Manager – Projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Architecture and Planning opportunity for a UAE National with a valid family book who wants to develop a career in stakeholder engagement, project coordination, communication, and multidisciplinary built environment delivery. This role is part of AECOM's Fursa Program and is suited for a recent architecture graduate or entry‑level professional who can support internal and external stakeholder relationships, organize engagement activities, and help project teams maintain clear communication throughout project lifecycles.

Salary: 8,000 – 12,000 AED (estimated range; final offer to be confirmed).

Gender: Any • Candidate Nationality: UAE National with a family book • Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders through regular communication and structured engagement.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, workshops, events, and project discussions to support effective information sharing and collaboration.
• Prepare stakeholder communications such as reports, presentations, meeting notes, engagement updates, and project‑related information packs.
• Document stakeholder interactions, feedback, concerns, commitments, and outcomes using approved tools and internal systems.
• Support project teams by helping identify stakeholder expectations, communication gaps, and alignment requirements during project stages.
• Analyze stakeholder needs and feedback to highlight opportunities for improved engagement, satisfaction, and project coordination.
• Maintain accurate records of stakeholder contact details, engagement history, meeting outputs, action items, and follow‑up requirements.
• Assist in organizing stakeholder engagement initiatives that support project objectives and wider business priorities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support stakeholder engagement strategies for architecture, building engineering, and project delivery assignments.
• Monitor stakeholder satisfaction and escalate concerns that may affect project communication, timelines, approvals, or collaboration.
• Help track actions from meetings and ensure relevant project team members are aware of required follow‑up.
• Support the preparation of newsletters, coordination updates, project briefings, and stakeholder‑facing presentations when needed.
• Participate in project coordination activities that help bridge technical teams and stakeholder groups.
• Contribute to a professional and inclusive team environment by communicating clearly, listening actively, and supporting shared project goals.

Ideal Profile

• UAE National with a valid family book.
• Recent graduate in Architecture or an entry‑level professional with 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Interest in stakeholder management, project coordination, architecture, building engineering, and the built environment sector.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with project teams, consultants, clients, and stakeholders.
• Organized working style with the ability to track meetings, actions, feedback, and documentation accurately.
• Comfortable preparing reports, presentations, summaries, and stakeholder communication materials.
• Good attention to detail when maintaining records, meeting notes, engagement logs, and project information.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and support coordination across different project functions.
• Positive attitude with willingness to learn, ask informed questions, and develop professional stakeholder management skills.
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to manage multiple coordination tasks in a hybrid working environment.
• Team‑oriented mindset with respect for collaboration, confidentiality, and professional communication standards.

Skills Set

• Stakeholder management
• Project coordination
• Architecture project support
• Building engineering coordination
• Stakeholder communication
• Meeting coordination
• Workshop support
• Event coordination
• Presentation preparation
• Report writing
• Stakeholder feedback tracking
• Engagement planning
• Action item tracking
• Documentation control
• Project lifecycle support
• Internal coordination
• External stakeholder liaison
• Communication planning
• Relationship building
• Records management
• Microsoft Office
• Presentation tools
• Team collaboration
• Time management
• UAE National graduate program