Public Relations Specialist

Umm Al Qura For Development and Construction; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and development company in Jeddah is seeking a highly skilled Public Relations / Stakeholder Specialist. The ideal candidate will manage relationships with key stakeholders, supporting the company's mission and strategic objectives. Responsibilities include creating communication materials, organizing events, and ensuring stakeholder alignment. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 7 years of experience in large-scale projects are required. The role offers opportunities to work on significant development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in large-scale development projects.
• Proven experience managing both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong background in contracting and client-side engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support in developing project communication materials.
• Research and manage a database of events for stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure effective communication with technical teams regarding stakeholder feedback.
• Maintain records of all stakeholder interactions.
• Organize internal and external coordination activities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Research and analysis

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Public Relations / Stakeholder Specialist to cultivate and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and partners, supporting the advancement of Umm Alaura’s mission and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Stakeholder Lead in developing, reviewing, and updating core project communication materials, including key messages, Q&A documents, response lines, briefings, and presentations.
• Research, populate, and manage a database of events, forums, and speaking opportunities; prepare recommendations for project team participation accordingly.
• Ensure stakeholder inquiries, feedback, and requests are effectively communicated to relevant technical teams, while monitoring and analyzing feedback from stakeholder engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate records of all stakeholder interactions and ensure timely logging in the stakeholder engagement database.
• Organize and manage internal and external coordination activities to ensure consistent communication and alignment.
• Prepare and implement a detailed, time-bound stakeholder engagement and public relations plan.
• Facilitate structured and effective communication between company departments and external stakeholders.
• Ensure stakeholders are fully informed and aligned, and that all related systems, processes, and communication channels are integrated.
• Coordinate and support group meetings, committee meetings, and stakeholder engagements, ensuring agendas are prepared and minutes of meetings are recorded as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in large-scale development projects, commercial real estate, and joint ventures.
• Proven experience managing both internal and external stakeholders and building strong, long‑term relationships.
• Strong background in contracting and client‑side engagement.
• Demonstrated expertise in coordinating across mega projects, ensuring alignment between multiple stakeholders and project objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to understand individual motivations and perspectives.
• Hands‑on experience working with diverse stakeholder groups.

Compensation

• Pay range and compensation package will be discussed during the hiring process.

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