Stakeholder Lead

CPG Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CPG Corporation in the United Arab Emirates seeks a senior Infrastructure Lead to drive stakeholder management, secure authority approvals and coordinate utilities across the design and construction of major infrastructure projects in Dubai.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in civil/ infrastructure engineering, 15+ years in Dubai, including 10+ years in stakeholder management and 5+ years in leadership, with a proven record on mega underground projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Infrastructure Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 15 years in infrastructure engineering or project delivery.
• Minimum 10 years in stakeholder management in Dubai.
• Minimum 5 years in leadership roles managing stakeholder teams.
• Proven track record delivering mega underground infrastructure with multiple authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder management across design and construction phases.
• Coordinate authority approvals and utilities with government agencies.
• Oversee megascale underground infrastructure projects with complex third‑party interfaces.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Authority approvals

Utility coordination

Leadership

Project delivery

Infrastructure engineering

Education

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

Job description

The incumbent will lead in stakeholder management, authority approvals and utility coordination throughout the design and construction of major infrastructure projects in Dubai, including mega underground linear infrastructure with complex third-party interfaces.

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning or a related engineering discipline from a recognised university.
• At least 15 years’ professional experience in infrastructure engineering or project delivery, including:
  • At least 10 years’ experience in stakeholder management, authority approvals and utility coordination in Dubai.
  • At least five years in a leadership role managing stakeholder teams on major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing stakeholder approvals throughout the design and construction phases in Dubai.
• A proven record of successfully completing at least two mega underground linear infrastructure projects involving multiple government authorities and complex third-party interfaces. Relevant projects include deep sewer or stormwater tunnels, metro, rail, major water transmission or strategic utility projects.