Stakeholder Manager Dubai

Rail Personnel; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Stakeholder Manager for the Dubai High-Speed Rail Project. The role involves developing stakeholder engagement strategies, managing communications with government and community partners, and ensuring project alignment with regulatory requirements. Candidates must have extensive experience in project management within construction, ideally with knowledge of high-speed rail projects. A master's degree or chartered engineer status is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' experience in project management in construction/engineering.
• Experience with High-Speed Rail design and implementation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategy.
• Serve as primary liaison with external stakeholders.
• Monitor risks and sensitivities related to project.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement strategy

Negotiation

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Construction / engineering related university degree

Master's degree or Chartered Engineer Status

Job description

Our client is bidding for work on the Abu Dhabi - Dubai HSR Project and they are seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Stakeholder Manager Dubai.

Job Summary: The Stakeholder Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders involved in the Dubai High-Speed Rail Project. This includes government agencies, regulators, utility providers, local communities, landowners, commercial partners, and contractors. The role ensures transparent communication, alignment of project objectives, and the timely resolution of issues that may impact project progress, reputation, or compliance. HSR design and implementation experience is preferred for all Technical Roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy aligned with project milestones and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, map, and prioritize stakeholders across all levels: government, regulatory bodies, communities, utilities, landowners, and commercial partners.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the project team and external stakeholders, ensuring clear, consistent, and proactive communication.
• Coordinate approvals and permits with authorities such as RTA, DEWA, DM, TRA, and Civil Defense.
• Resolve conflicts and address concerns raised by stakeholders through effective negotiation and problem-solving.
• Prepare and manage stakeholder communications plans, including updates, notices, public consultations, and briefing materials.
• Maintain detailed records of engagement activities, correspondence, agreements, and regulatory commitments.
• Work with technical, legal, and construction teams to ensure stakeholder requirements are reflected in design and execution.
• Monitor risks and sensitivities related to public, political, or media interest, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support crisis and issue management related to stakeholder concerns.
• Report regularly to senior management on stakeholder-related risks, opportunities, and engagement outcomes.

Qualifications

A Senior Construction Manager / Design Manager / Project Manager shall have a construction / engineering related university degree, preferably a Master's degree or have Chartered Engineer Status, with not less than 15 years' experience in management of works of a similar nature as applicable to the designated position. HSR design and implementation experience is preferred for all Technical Roles.