Senior Stakeholder Interface Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm is seeking a highly experienced Senior Stakeholder Interface Manager in Abu Dhabi. This role involves managing stakeholder relationships, securing necessary permits, and ensuring coordination with local authorities and the community. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in relevant projects, possess a deep understanding of local regulatory environments and customs, and actively work towards stakeholder satisfaction. The company offers a tax-free salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible work solutions

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in stakeholder management, preferably in Abu Dhabi.
• Experience in residential, hospitality, or mixed-use projects required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage stakeholder engagement activities with government and community representatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison for permit acquisition and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate effective communication between project team and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely resolution of stakeholder issues to avoid project delays.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and culturally attuned Senior Stakeholder Interface Manager to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing stakeholder relationships, securing permits, and ensuring seamless coordination with authorities and the community. This role is integral to the success of the project and requires a deep understanding of the local regulatory environment and cultural context.

Your role

• Lead and manage all stakeholder engagement activities, including coordination with government authorities, community representatives, and other key stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary liaison for permit acquisition, access approvals, and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate clear and effective communication between the project team and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely resolution of stakeholder issues and concerns to avoid project delays.
• Support the Package Team in aligning project activities with stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain detailed records of stakeholder interactions, commitments, and approvals.
• Represent the project in public forums, community meetings, and authority briefings as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedure in Abu Dhabi.
• Experience in residential, hospitality or mixed use projects.
• Bachelors in Engineering or related field.

Preferred Attributes

• Deep understanding of local customs, governance structures, and community dynamics.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Stakeholder Manager • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates