Stakeholder Manager

Surbana Jurong; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An international consulting firm is seeking a Stakeholder Manager with a strong background in rail systems to manage relationships with key stakeholders for high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in stakeholder management, with a proven ability to navigate complex regulatory and cultural environments in the Middle East. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills are essential. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by fostering collaboration and innovation in infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in stakeholder management with exposure to rail systems.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary coordination and civil engineering principles.
• Proven track record of managing complex stakeholder networks in infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between project teams and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops with stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

About Us

Surbana Jurong Group is a global urban infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with a proven track record spanning over 70 years. Headquartered in Singapore our diverse team of 16000 professionals operates across more than 120 offices worldwide. Through member companies like AETOS Atelier Ten and BH we specialize in delivering sustainable solutions across sectors such as transportation water healthcare and renewables.

About the Role

As a Stakeholder Manager with a strong background in rail systems and extensive experience in rail projects you will play a vital role in fostering relationships with key stakeholders managing expectations and ensuring effective communication and collaboration to achieve project success.

This role is instrumental in delivering high‑profile rail projects in the Middle East region and below is a snapshot of what would make a good candidate for the position:

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary liaison between project teams, clients, regulatory authorities and other stakeholders ensuring alignment and clear communication across all parties.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies to address diverse needs, priorities and concerns.
• Facilitate regular meetings, workshops and briefings with stakeholders to provide updates, gather feedback and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Identify potential risks, conflicts or issues in stakeholder relationships and develop mitigation plans to maintain positive engagement.
• Support project teams in securing approvals and agreements from regulatory bodies, local authorities and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure all project activities align with stakeholder requirements, project specifications, and regulatory guidelines.
• Promote sustainable, inclusive and innovative solutions to address stakeholder concerns while supporting the project’s technical and strategic objectives.

Your requirements to be successful:

• Bachelors degree (BEng) in a relevant engineering field such as Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in stakeholder management with significant exposure to rail systems and large‑scale rail infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of rail systems, multidisciplinary coordination and civil engineering principles.
• Proven track record of effectively managing complex stakeholder networks in the context of large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Proficiency in stakeholder management tools and software (e.g. MS Project, Primavera or similar).

• Ability to navigate and manage regulatory, technical and cultural complexities within the Middle East region.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resumes to . Please include Stakeholder Manager (Rail Systems & Civil) in the subject line.

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