Senior Stakeholder Manager - Infrastructure Projects - AECOM - Dubai, UAE

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 390,600 - 502,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation aligned with UAE infrastructure sector standards

Collaborative and professional environment focused on sustainable development

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is looking for a Senior Stakeholder Manager in Dubai, UAE. This role involves leading external stakeholder coordination and securing permits for large-scale infrastructure projects. You'll interface directly with governmental entities to ensure seamless project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in stakeholder coordination, with proven success in securing regulatory approvals in the UAE. Proficiency in Arabic is essential. Join a globally recognized firm shaping sustainable development in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in stakeholder coordination on major infrastructure or development projects.
• Proven experience securing permits, NOCs, and statutory approvals from UAE government authorities and utilities.
• Strong knowledge of local authority regulations, processes, and approval frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder or authorities liaison roles on large scale programmes.
• Arabic language proficiency is mandatory.
• Middle East experience, particularly within the UAE, is highly advantageous.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with government entities, municipalities, regulatory authorities, and utility providers.
• Secure all required NOCs, permits, statutory approvals, and clearances in alignment with programme timelines.
• Act as the primary interface between the infrastructure programme and external stakeholders.
• Monitor authority approval processes and proactively resolve bottlenecks or delays.
• Coordinate submission packages and ensure documentation complies with authority requirements.
• Maintain stakeholder registers, approval trackers, and structured reporting dashboards.
• Identify and mitigate stakeholder related risks and third party impacts.
• Provide regular status updates to senior project leadership regarding approvals and regulatory risks.
• Support cross-functional coordination between engineering, planning, and construction teams to maintain alignment.

Skills

Government stakeholder engagement

Regulatory approvals and compliance

Infrastructure project coordination

Risk and issue management

Authority liaison and NOC management

Reporting and stakeholder tracking

Executive communication

Education

Degree in Engineering, Planning, Public Administration, or related discipline

Master's degree

Job description

Position Overview

Senior Stakeholder Manager at AECOM in Dubai, UAE will lead external stakeholder coordination and authority approvals for large scale infrastructure programmes. This role focuses on securing permits, managing government interfaces, and ensuring uninterrupted project delivery through proactive regulatory engagement and compliance management.

Job Details

Country: UAE | City: Dubai | Industry: Construction | Function: Project Management | Salary: 35,000-45,000 monthly (Market estimated) | Gender: Any | Candidate Nationality: Any | Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with government entities, municipalities, regulatory authorities, and utility providers.
• Secure all required NOCs, permits, statutory approvals, and clearances in alignment with programme timelines.
• Act as the primary interface between the infrastructure programme and external stakeholders.
• Monitor authority approval processes and proactively resolve bottlenecks or delays.
• Coordinate submission packages and ensure documentation complies with authority requirements.
• Maintain stakeholder registers, approval trackers, and structured reporting dashboards.
• Identify and mitigate stakeholder related risks and third party impacts.
• Provide regular status updates to senior project leadership regarding approvals and regulatory risks.
• Support cross functional coordination between engineering, planning, and construction teams to maintain alignment.

Ideal Profile

• Minimum 15 years of experience in stakeholder coordination on major infrastructure or development projects.
• Proven experience securing permits, NOCs, and statutory approvals from UAE government authorities and utilities.
• Strong knowledge of local authority regulations, processes, and approval frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder or authorities liaison roles on large scale programmes.
• Arabic language proficiency is mandatory.
• Middle East experience, particularly within the UAE, is highly advantageous.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management capabilities.
• Degree in Engineering, Planning, Public Administration, or related discipline; Master's preferred.

Skills Set

• Government stakeholder engagement
• Regulatory approvals and compliance
• Infrastructure project coordination
• Risk and issue management
• Authority liaison and NOC management
• Reporting and stakeholder tracking
• Executive communication

Why Join Us

• Contribute to high impact infrastructure programmes in Dubai
• Work within a globally recognized engineering and consulting firm
• Engage with key government stakeholders and regulatory bodies
• Collaborative and professional environment focused on sustainable development
• Competitive compensation aligned with UAE infrastructure sector standards

About the Company

AECOM Middle East is a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy based in Dubai, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors. As part of a global team of over 50,000 professionals, AECOM partners with public and private sector clients to design and manage complex projects that shape resilient communities and create lasting value across the region.