Senior Specialist - Stakeholder Management (Railway)

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks a senior Stakeholder Engagement Lead to manage interfaces with authorities, utilities and third parties. You will ensure requirements are incorporated into design and construction plans and drive timely responses to stakeholder deliverables.

The role requires extensive experience in infrastructure projects and a technical or engineering degree, with on-site coordination across multiple teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of experience in stakeholder management within infrastructure or engineering projects.
• Technical or engineering degree required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and map all project stakeholders including authorities, utility providers, and third parties
• Coordinate stakeholder approvals, permits, and NOCs
• Manage communication between project teams and external stakeholders
• Track stakeholder deliverables and ensure timely responses
• Resolve conflicts arising from stakeholder requirements or constraints
• Support integration of stakeholder requirements into design and construction plans
• Maintain stakeholder logs and reporting systems

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Technical or engineering degree

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

To manage and coordinate stakeholder interfaces, ensuring that all external parties are effectively engaged and project requirements are met without disruption.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and map all project stakeholders including authorities, utility providers, and third parties
• Coordinate stakeholder approvals, permits, and NOCs
• Manage communication between project teams and external stakeholders
• Track stakeholder deliverables and ensure timely responses
• Resolve conflicts arising from stakeholder requirements or constraints
• Support integration of stakeholder requirements into design and construction plans
• Maintain stakeholder logs and reporting systems

Experience

• Minimum of ten years of experience in stakeholder management within infrastructure or engineering projects
• Experience with rail or transport authorities is advantageous

Qualifications

Technical or engineering related university degree

Additional Information

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

ReqID: J10151283

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: On-Site