Strategic Stakeholder Lead – Transport & Infrastructure

WSP; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Riyadh seeks an experienced Stakeholder Manager to lead engagement across major transport and infrastructure projects. You will ensure alignment among project teams, government authorities, utilities, clients, and stakeholders, acting as the main liaison and coordinating meetings and consultations.

The role emphasizes building relationships, managing risks, and securing approvals while supporting delivery and governance compliance in Saudi Arabia's vibrant infrastructure landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of professional experience in stakeholder management/co-ordination/external affairs.
• Experience on large-scale transport and infrastructure design projects in Saudi Arabia or GCC.
• Previous experience with engineering consultancy preferred.
• Proven track record engaging with public sector authorities, municipalities, transport authorities, and regulators.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in Arabic and English.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement stakeholder management and communication strategies for major transport and infrastructure projects.
• Identify, map, analyze, and maintain stakeholder registers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain relationships with government entities, municipalities, regulatory authorities, utility providers, clients, and community representatives.
• Act as the primary liaison between project teams and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, workshops, presentations, and consultation sessions.
• Manage stakeholder risks, issues, and concerns, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where appropriate.
• Facilitate approvals, permits, and coordination requirements with authorities and utilities.
• Support project teams in obtaining stakeholder buy-in for design solutions and initiatives.
• Prepare stakeholder engagement reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, and executive updates.
• Monitor stakeholder commitments and ensure actions are tracked and closed.
• Collaborate with project managers, design managers, discipline leads, and clients to support project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, governance frameworks, and regulatory obligations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Public sector engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations

Job description

WSP in Riyadh seeks an experienced Stakeholder Manager to lead engagement across major transport and infrastructure projects. You will ensure alignment among project teams, government authorities, utilities, clients, and stakeholders, acting as the main liaison and coordinating meetings and consultations.

The role emphasizes building relationships, managing risks, and securing approvals while supporting delivery and governance compliance in Saudi Arabia's vibrant infrastructure landscape.