Stakeholder Manager (Rail)

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Stakeholder Manager to lead identification, engagement and interface activities across the design and construction of a major rail project in the UAE. You will secure timely approvals, NOCs and third‑party agreements while building constructive relationships with authorities, utilities and communities.

You will develop the Stakeholder Management Plan, map stakeholders, track permits, manage risks, and coordinate with design, planning and legal teams to ensure delivery within

Qualifications

• Experience leading stakeholder management for rail/design/construction projects.
• Knowledge of UAE regulatory environment and authority approvals.
• Proven ability to obtain permits NOCs and third‑party agreements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Stakeholder Management Plan and Register.
• Lead interface with government authorities and asset owners.
• Coordinate permits and third‑party agreements with design and construction teams.
• Manage stakeholder risk and escalation with project leadership.
• Deliver reports and presentations to senior management.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication (English)

Conflict resolution

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

Masters/CEng preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Stakeholder Manager leads all stakeholder identification engagement and interface activities across the design and construction of a major rail project. The role protects programme and reputation by securing timely approvals NOCs and third-party agreements. It also builds constructive relationships with authorities utility owners communities and other key parties and resolves issues before they affect delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop implement and maintain the Stakeholder Management Plan and Stakeholder Register including stakeholder mapping influence/interest analysis and engagement strategies for each project phase.
• Act as the primary point of contact for government authorities regulators municipalities transport authorities utility providers developers and third-party asset owners.
• Lead the process for obtaining permits approvals NOCs and third-party agreements in coordination with design construction and planning teams and track status against the programme.
• Manage interfaces with adjacent projects operators and asset owners including interface registers agreements and regular coordination meetings.
• Plan and deliver community and public engagement activities including consultations notifications of works traffic diversions and disruption mitigation.
• Establish and oversee the enquiries and complaints management process making sure issues are logged investigated and closed out within agreed timeframes.
• Identify stakeholder-related risks and constraints early escalated as needed and develop mitigation strategies with the project leadership team.
• Work closely with Design Construction Planning HSE Legal and Communications teams so that stakeholder commitments are captured and delivered.
• Prepare stakeholder reports briefing notes and presentations for the Client senior management and external bodies.
• Make sure all engagement complies with contractual requirements local regulations and client standards.
• Lead mentor and develop the stakeholder and interface management team delegating and evaluating work assignments.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 15 years experience in the management of design and/or construction of rail projects and in stakeholder management.
• At least 5 years experience in the management of design and/or construction of a railway project.
• Has held the same position (Stakeholder Manager or equivalent) on at least one project of similar size and complexity.
• High-Speed Rail (HSR) experience is highly preferred
• Middle East and UAE experience is highly advantageous
• Local experienceis preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of UAE authority approval processes and the regulatory environment for major infrastructure.
• Excellent negotiation influencing and conflict-resolution skills at senior government and client levels.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Ability to translate technical rail design and construction issues for non-technical audiences.
• Sound judgement political awareness and the ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion.
• Proficiency with stakeholder management and reporting tools and MS Office.

Qualifications :

University degree in Engineering or a related discipline; a Masters degree and/or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is preferred.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work optionswell-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

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