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Senior Stakeholder Manager

Wsp

The Role

Overview

Manage stakeholder relationships and communication for large‑scale infrastructure projects in the GCC

Key Responsibilities

  • stakeholder engagement
  • feedback monitoring
  • meeting facilitation
  • risk management
  • program coordination
  • client liaison

Tasks

-Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies and communication plans. -Monitor and report on stakeholder concerns, feedback, and issues, ensuring appropriate follow-up and resolution. -Lead and manage the PMS scope in relation to facilitating stakeholder meetings, workshops, and briefings. -Support risk management by identifying potential stakeholder-related risks and proposing mitigation strategies. -Work in parallel with Client to support the Program execution via Lead Developer’ entities including other 3rd party Consultants, PMC and Contractor. -Lead and manage the PMS scope in relation to Stakeholder Management and act as primary point of contact for clients, government authorities, contractors, and community representatives. -Coordinate with teams across the Program to ensure consistent messaging and timely reporting. -Mentor and guide junior stakeholder engagement staff. -Identify key stakeholders, assess their interests and influence, and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

  • communication
  • stakeholder management
  • regulatory knowledge
  • microsoft office
  • gcc experience
  • civil engineering

What You Bring

-Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. -15+ years of experience in stakeholder management, client relationship management, or communications in large-scale infrastructure or land development projects. -Strong knowledge of regulatory and governmental processes in KSA. -Proficiency in stakeholder management tools, reporting software, and Microsoft Office Suite. -Proven experience in GCC countries, preferably Saudi Arabia. -Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s preferred.

The Company

About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Sector Specialisms

Waste Management and Landfill

Water & Wastewater Tunnels

Water and Wastewater Treatment

Water Supply and Distribution

Parks and Open Spaces

Rail and Transit Advisory

Rail Design

Rail Electrification

Rail Planning

Refurbishment and Retrofit

Risk and Resilience for Bridges and Civil Structures

Stormwater and Flood Risk Management

Structural Engineering for Healthcare

Sustainability and ESG Solutions

Sustainable Building Consulting

Sustainable Design for Healthcare

Tailings & Mine Waste Management

Train Control Systems

Tunnel Seismic and Earthquake Engineering

Tunnel Structural Engineering

Waste and Resources Sector (including thermal treatment, biomass energy, carbon capture, materials recovery facilities, organic waste treatment, advanced conversion, waste transfer facilities, landfill management)

Healthcare Strategy and Planning

Property Consultancy

Cost Management

Project and Programme Management

Life Sciences Strategy