Senior Specialist - Stakeholder Management

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 onboarding

Employee benefits package (medical, —d

On-site role in Abu Dhabi

Job summary

AECOM located in Abu Dhabi, UAE seeks a Senior Specialist - Stakeholder Management to oversee site operations and coordinate with clients, contractors, government agencies, and community representatives. The role emphasizes maintaining effective communication while supporting project schedules, safety, and contractual obligations.

The candidate will oversee daily site activities, engage stakeholders, and manage relationships across project delivery phases, ensuring alignment with project

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in stakeholder management, site supervision, or project coordination roles.
• Proven experience managing diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong knowledge of construction, operations, or project management environments.
• Practical proficiency in site supervision, safety management, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at different organizational levels.
• Ability to coordinate multiple teams and priorities while maintaining project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily site operations and coordinate activities across multiple teams and departments.
• Monitor progress against project milestones and support timely delivery of scheduled activities.
• Maintain oversight of compliance with UAE regulations, applicable safety standards, and contractual obligations.
• Document relevant site activities, compliance matters, and incidents.
• Work with project teams to resolve operational issues and communication gaps.
• Identify risks associated with site activities and develop appropriate contingency or mitigation measures.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Site supervision

Project coordination

Client engagement

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Senior Specialist - Stakeholder Management Job Snapshot

• Role: Senior Specialist - Stakeholder Management
• Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Project-Program Management
• Experience: Minimum 10 to 15 years
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking a Senior Specialist - Stakeholder Management in Abu Dhabi, UAE to combine site supervision with stakeholder coordination across project delivery activities. The role requires an experienced professional who can oversee daily site operations, engage clients, contractors, government agencies, and community representatives, and maintain effective communication while supporting project schedules, regulatory compliance, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Project-Program Management
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Role Overview

The Senior Specialist will act as an important link between site operations and the stakeholders involved in project delivery. The position requires sound professional judgment, strong organizational capability, and the ability to understand different stakeholder priorities while keeping engagement aligned with project objectives.

Site Supervision and Coordination

• Supervise daily site operations and coordinate activities across multiple teams and departments.
• Monitor progress against project milestones and support timely delivery of scheduled activities.
• Maintain oversight of compliance with UAE regulations, applicable safety standards, and contractual obligations.
• Document relevant site activities, compliance matters, and incidents.
• Work with project teams to resolve operational issues and communication gaps.
• Identify risks associated with site activities and develop appropriate contingency or mitigation measures.

Stakeholder Management

The role involves developing and maintaining productive relationships with clients, contractors, government agencies, community representatives, and other project stakeholders. You will conduct regular stakeholder meetings and briefings, communicate project progress, address concerns, and help align expectations throughout different phases of delivery. Stakeholder feedback will need to be assessed carefully so that practical solutions can be developed without losing sight of project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop stakeholder engagement approaches appropriate to individual stakeholder needs and different project phases.
• Maintain strategic relationships with key external and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings and briefings covering project progress, emerging concerns, and required actions.
• Analyze stakeholder feedback and coordinate appropriate responses.
• Balance stakeholder interests with established project objectives and requirements.
• Support conflict resolution between project teams and relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate stakeholder-related risks before they affect project delivery.
• Maintain detailed records of stakeholder communications, agreements, commitments, and engagement activities.
• Prepare comprehensive reports covering site activities, stakeholder interactions, risks, and overall project status for senior management.
• Promote clear communication across organizational levels and participating project teams.

Experience and Capabilities

• Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in stakeholder management, site supervision, or project coordination roles.
• Proven experience managing diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to address complex stakeholder and interpersonal challenges.
• Strong knowledge of construction, operations, or project management environments.
• Practical proficiency in site supervision, safety management, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at different organizational levels.
• Ability to coordinate multiple teams and priorities while maintaining project objectives.
• Strong organizational skills and professional judgment.

Additional Information

Newly hired AECOM employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. The position is within the Buildings and Places business line, DCS business group, ME and Africa strategic business unit, and Program and Project Management career area.

Why Join AECOM

This position offers direct involvement in site-based project delivery while providing responsibility for stakeholder relationships across complex project environments. The role provides exposure to clients, contractors, government agencies, community representatives, and multidisciplinary project teams while contributing to coordination and successful project outcomes.

Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, leave programs, well-being resources, employee assistance, business travel insurance, service recognition programs, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. Its work spans transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings for public- and private-sector clients. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global team of more than 50,000 professionals.