Senior Infrastructure Strategy Specialist

Wasael Property Management; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Municipality & Transportation in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Strategy Specialist to lead long‑term infrastructure strategies, policies and investment plans. You will coordinate with government authorities and delivery teams to ensure alignment with regional growth and service objectives.

Responsibilities include strategy development, investment prioritization, asset management integration, and performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, Infrastructure Management, or a related field.
• Master's Degree in Infrastructure Planning, Urban Planning, Engineering Management, Transportation Planning, Public Policy, Asset Management, or MBA (preferred).
• Professional certifications such as PMP, ISO 55000 Asset Management, Strategic Planning Certification, CIAM (preferred).
• Experience in government or public sector infrastructure planning and asset management is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, evaluation, implementation and monitoring of long‑term infrastructure strategies, policies, programs and investment plans.
• Coordinate with government authorities and agencies to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop roadmaps for capital investment, prioritization and asset management integration.
• Analyze trends, risk and resilience, and provide recommendations for governance and compliance.
• Prepare executive reports and dashboards to support decision making.
• Engage stakeholders through workshops and cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

Infrastructure strategy

Strategic planning

Policy development

Data analysis

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Infrastructure Engineering or related field

Master's Degree in Infrastructure Planning or Urban Planning (preferred)

PMP or CIAM or similar certification (preferred)

Tools

GIS and infrastructure planning systems (Preferred)

Job description

The Senior Infrastructure Strategy Specialist is responsible for leading the development, evaluation, implementation, and monitoring of long‑term infrastructure strategies, policies, programs, and investment plans across the Department of Municipality & Transportation. The role ensures that infrastructure development initiatives support sustainable urban growth, transportation efficiency, asset sustainability, service excellence, and government strategic objectives.

Job Purpose

The Senior Infrastructure Strategy Specialist is responsible for leading the development, evaluation, implementation, and monitoring of long‑term infrastructure strategies, policies, programs, and investment plans across the Department of Municipality & Transportation. The role ensures that infrastructure development initiatives support sustainable urban growth, transportation efficiency, asset sustainability, service excellence, and government strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Strategy Development

• Lead the preparation, review, and enhancement of infrastructure strategies, master plans, and long‑term development frameworks.
• Develop strategic recommendations to support municipal and transportation infrastructure growth.
• Ensure infrastructure strategies align with government priorities, urban development plans, and departmental objectives.
• Assess future infrastructure requirements based on population growth, economic development, and service demand forecasts.
• Support the development of infrastructure policies, frameworks, and planning guidelines.

Strategic Planning & Analysis

• Conduct strategic assessments, feasibility studies, and infrastructure gap analyses.
• Evaluate infrastructure performance, capacity requirements, and service level needs.
• Develop long‑term infrastructure investment priorities and implementation roadmaps.
• Analyze trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to support strategic decision‑making.
• Perform scenario planning and risk assessments to support infrastructure resilience.

Capital Investment & Infrastructure Prioritization

• Support the development of capital investment programs and infrastructure funding strategies.
• Lead project prioritization exercises using strategic, financial, operational, and risk‑based criteria.
• Assess the benefits and impacts of proposed infrastructure initiatives.
• Provide recommendations on resource allocation and investment optimisation.
• Support business case development for major infrastructure programmes.

Asset Management Integration

• Collaborate with asset management teams to align infrastructure strategy with lifecycle management objectives.
• Support the integration of asset condition, performance, and risk information into infrastructure planning processes.
• Contribute to infrastructure renewal and replacement strategies.
• Promote sustainable asset management principles across infrastructure programmes.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Develop and monitor strategic performance indicators for infrastructure programmes.
• Prepare executive reports, dashboards, presentations, and strategic performance assessments.
• Monitor implementation progress of infrastructure initiatives against approved objectives.
• Identify strategic risks, challenges, and performance gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and executive leadership.

Stakeholder Management & Coordination

• Coordinate with government authorities, municipalities, transportation agencies, utility providers, consultants, and developers.
• Lead workshops, stakeholder engagements, and strategic planning sessions.
• Build strong relationships to support infrastructure planning and implementation objectives.
• Ensure stakeholder requirements are considered in strategic infrastructure initiatives.
• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration across departments and project teams.

Governance, Policies & Compliance

• Ensure infrastructure strategies comply with regulatory requirements, planning frameworks, and government policies.
• Support the development and implementation of governance frameworks for infrastructure planning and delivery.
• Participate in audits, reviews, and organisational excellence initiatives.
• Maintain strategic planning documentation, policies, and standards.
• Ensure transparency and accountability in infrastructure planning processes.

Sustainability, Innovation & Resilience

• Promote sustainable infrastructure development practices.
• Support climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and smart city initiatives.
• Evaluate innovative technologies and infrastructure solutions.
• Integrate resilience planning into infrastructure strategies and investment decisions.
• Encourage adoption of best practices in sustainable urban infrastructure management.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, Infrastructure Management, or a related field.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Infrastructure Planning, Urban Planning, Engineering Management, Transportation Planning, Public Policy, Asset Management, or Business Administration (MBA).

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• ISO 55000 Asset Management Certification.
• Strategic Planning Certification.
• Certified Infrastructure Asset Manager (CIAM).
• Membership in a recognised engineering, planning, or infrastructure professional body.

Experience

• 8-10 years of progressive experience in infrastructure planning, strategic planning, transportation planning, municipal engineering, asset management, or infrastructure programme development.
• Experience within government, municipal, transportation, infrastructure, or public sector organisations is highly preferred.
• Experience in strategic studies, infrastructure master planning, capital investment planning, and stakeholder management.
• Experience supporting executive‑level decision‑making and strategic initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure lifecycle planning and asset management principles.

Technical Competencies

• Infrastructure Strategy Development
• Strategic Planning & Policy Development
• Capital Investment Planning
• Infrastructure Asset Management
• Transportation & Municipal Infrastructure Planning
• Urban Development Planning
• Infrastructure Performance Management
• Data Analysis & Forecasting
• Risk Management & Resilience Planning
• Sustainability & Smart Cities
• Financial Analysis & Business Case Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Governance & Regulatory Compliance
• Research, Benchmarking & Strategic Studies
• GIS and Infrastructure Planning Systems (Preferred)

KPIs

Strategic Planning & Development

• Percentage of infrastructure strategies and plans developed and delivered on schedule.
• Number of strategic infrastructure initiatives successfully implemented.
• Alignment rate between infrastructure plans and organisational strategic objectives.
• Completion of strategic studies and planning assessments within target timelines.

Capital Investment & Asset Planning

• Percentage of infrastructure investment programmes aligned with strategic priorities.
• Effectiveness of infrastructure project prioritisation.
• Value of infrastructure investments optimised through strategic analysis.
• Integration rate of asset management data into planning activities.

Performance Management

• Accuracy and timeliness of strategic reports and executive dashboards.
• Percentage of infrastructure KPIs monitored and reported as scheduled.
• Number of strategic recommendations adopted by management.
• Improvement in infrastructure performance indicators.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Stakeholder satisfaction with strategic planning support.
• Number of successful stakeholder coordination initiatives.
• Timeliness of responses to strategic planning requests.
• Effectiveness of collaboration with government and external entities.

Innovation & Sustainability

• Number of sustainability and resilience initiatives incorporated into infrastructure plans.
• Adoption of innovative planning methodologies and technologies.
• Contribution to smart city and environmental sustainability objectives.

Governance & Compliance

• Compliance with planning policies, regulations, and governance requirements.
• Successful completion of audit and review activities.
• Accuracy and completeness of infrastructure planning documentation.

Job Challenges

• Balancing long‑term infrastructure requirements with budgetary and resource constraints.
• Managing competing priorities across transportation, roads, public realm, utility, and stormwater infrastructure sectors.
• Addressing uncertainties related to population growth, urban expansion, and future service demand.
• Aligning strategic infrastructure objectives with operational and project delivery realities.
• Integrating asset management, sustainability, and resilience requirements into investment planning.
• Coordinating diverse stakeholders with differing priorities, interests, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring infrastructure strategies remain responsive to emerging technologies and changing government priorities.
• Managing large volumes of infrastructure data to support strategic decision‑making.
• Delivering measurable outcomes from long‑term strategic initiatives.
• Balancing innovation with compliance, risk management, and operational practicality.