Stakeholder Manager

Atkins Realis; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UAE seeks a Stakeholder Manager to oversee relationships with key stakeholders involved in a rail project. Responsibilities include managing stakeholder concerns, developing engagement plans, and ensuring compliance with legal and corporate protocols. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, professional certifications, and over 10 years of relevant experience. A competitive, tax-free salary and attractive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Flexible work solutions

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in stakeholder management, preferably in construction or infrastructure.
• Professional certifications in stakeholder management are highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage key stakeholders in the project.
• Develop and implement a stakeholder management plan.
• Mitigate stakeholder-related risks and advise on opportunities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

The Stakeholder Manager will be responsible for identifying and managing relationships with key stakeholders associated with the rail project during the Design & Build (D&B) phase. This role involves developing and implementing a stakeholder management plan, ensuring stakeholders have visibility and input into the project, and maintaining alignment with project objectives. The Stakeholder Manager will engage with government bodies, local authorities, environment agencies, local interest groups, and other stakeholders to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed.

Your role

• Identify key stakeholders, including clients, government bodies, local authorities, environment agencies, local interest groups, and other relevant parties.
• Develop and implement a stakeholder management plan, ensuring regular engagement and communication with stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate stakeholder-related risks, providing advice on potential opportunities and threats.
• Provide regular progress reports to the client and internal stakeholders, highlighting any stakeholder-related risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with the required departments to ensure compliance with any legal, financial, and corporate protocols.
• Drive progression via stakeholder meetings, ensuring all stakeholder concerns and requirements are addressed.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Relations, or Communications. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Professional certifications in stakeholder management or equivalent are highly desirable.
• 10+ years of experience in stakeholder management, preferably in the construction or infrastructure sector.
• In-depth knowledge of stakeholder management principles, public relations, and industry standards.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Prior experience within a transportation or a rail project involving multiple contractors would be favourable.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate stakeholder-related risks.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in stakeholder management.
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Project Management: Experience in project management, with the ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines.

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.

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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