Strategic Stakeholder Engineer: Transport & Infra Dubai

WSP Global Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Dubai seeks a Senior Stakeholder Engineer to lead stakeholder engagement across major transport and infrastructure projects.

You will act as the interface between project teams, authorities, clients and communities to secure timely approvals and clear communication. The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and at least 8 years of UAE project experience, with strong liaison with Dubai authorities and a track record in roads, utilities, and public realm projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in stakeholder management for large-scale transport/infrastructure projects in the UAE.
• Proven experience liaising with Dubai authorities (RTA, DM, DDA, DCD, DEWA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder engagement for complex transport/infrastructure projects across design and construction phases.
• Develop and implement stakeholder management plans and comms strategies.
• Coordinate with government authorities, utility providers, developers, and community reps to facilitate approvals.
• Prepare and maintain stakeholder registers, track issues, commitments, and resolutions.
• Support design/engineering teams in identifying stakeholder constraints and mitigations.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to communicate requirements and feedback.
• Review authority standards and procedures relevant to project delivery.
• Provide technical input to reports, correspondence, and presentations on stakeholder management.
• Ensure compliance with WSP project management systems, quality standards, and HSE policies.
• Mentor and support junior team members in stakeholder coordination.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Dubai seeks a Senior Stakeholder Engineer to lead stakeholder engagement across major transport and infrastructure projects.

You will act as the interface between project teams, authorities, clients and communities to secure timely approvals and clear communication. The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and at least 8 years of UAE project experience, with strong liaison with Dubai authorities and a track record in roads, utilities, and public realm projects.