Stakeholder Manager at Ghd in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Kablio

Role

Description

stakeholder liaison

permit approvals

document management

regulatory compliance

noc monitoring

reporting coordination

Works closely with the Business Group leadership to ensure smooth stakeholder liaison and management.
Is responsible for facilitating all project level related stakeholder permitting and approvals required for projects.
Coordinates with all stakeholders regarding project submissions, revisions, clarifications, approvals, justifications and approvals by statutory authorities.
Ensures project teams deliver required documents on schedule and in accordance with any stakeholder requirements.
Maintains and updates the stakeholders’ mapping/registers/plans as stakeholders’ roles and requirements change throughout the programme duration.
Monitors progress of drawings and documentation for NOCs.
Develops and fosters relationships with stakeholders and liaises with all relevant agencies/authorities and client team to obtain necessary approvals and NOCs.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all regulatory requirements.
Liaison with authorities for all technical queries and issues.
Manages stakeholder engagement, maintains relationships, collaboration, and consistency in all written and verbal correspondence with various stakeholders, including government and semi government entities.
Participates in project design meetings and recommends improvements (if required).
Coordinates and collects information from relevant agencies, third party consultants and contractors for all technical queries ad issues to prepare weekly and monthly reports.

Requirements

negotiation

project management

planning

bachelor’s

data analysis

stakeholder management

Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Maintains good knowledge of planning processes required to coordinate with the government and semi-government entities and for clarifications, justifications and permitting by statutory authorities.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Ability to analyze data and provide insights for decision-making.
Proven experience in stakeholder management, communications, or relationship management.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

1928

Year Founded

The organization has been evolving since 1928, starting as a small engineering practice and growing into a global powerhouse.

5 Continents

Global Presence

The organization operates across five continents, with key markets including Australia, the United States, and the UK.

With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions.
The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings.
Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities.
The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.

Culture + Values

Safety
Teamwork
Respect
Integrity

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net-zero target validated by SBTi

Science-based target validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by FY2050.

2025

Carbon neutral commitment

Committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025.

70%

Recycled materials in packaging

Boxes for electrical products use 70% recycled materials and are fully recyclable.

Prioritising direct emissions reductions over purchasing carbon offsets (statement from Enterprise Sustainability Leader)
Partnered with Decarbonisation Network to support clients' decarbonisation roadmaps and accelerate net-zero goals
Slimline packaging to reduce material usage and transportation impact

Inclusion & Diversity

Level 4–5

GDEIB Inclusion Benchmark

Targeting level 4–5 on the Global Disability Inclusion Benchmarking (GDEIB) by 2025.

9 Employee Groups

Resource Groups Established

Established 9 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support various diversity demographics.

Board‑mandated aim to become #1 in industry for inclusion & diversity
I&D strategy built on five behaviours: open, informed, accountable, empathetic, bold
Inclusion & Diversity goals embedded in employee performance reviews
Awards: Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (2020–2022), Workforce Diversity Award (2021), Disability Equality Index – Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion (2023)

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Role

Description

stakeholder liaison

permit approvals

document management

regulatory compliance

noc monitoring

reporting coordination

Works closely with the Business Group leadership to ensure smooth stakeholder liaison and management.
Is responsible for facilitating all project level related stakeholder permitting and approvals required for projects.
Coordinates with all stakeholders regarding project submissions, revisions, clarifications, approvals, justifications and approvals by statutory authorities.
Ensures project teams deliver required documents on schedule and in accordance with any stakeholder requirements.
Maintains and updates the stakeholders’ mapping/registers/plans as stakeholders’ roles and requirements change throughout the programme duration.
Monitors progress of drawings and documentation for NOCs.
Develops and fosters relationships with stakeholders and liaises with all relevant agencies/authorities and client team to obtain necessary approvals and NOCs.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all regulatory requirements.
Liaison with authorities for all technical queries and issues.
Manages stakeholder engagement, maintains relationships, collaboration, and consistency in all written and verbal correspondence with various stakeholders, including government and semi government entities.
Participates in project design meetings and recommends improvements (if required).
Coordinates and collects information from relevant agencies, third party consultants and contractors for all technical queries ad issues to prepare weekly and monthly reports.

Requirements

negotiation

project management

planning

bachelor’s

data analysis

stakeholder management

Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Maintains good knowledge of planning processes required to coordinate with the government and semi-government entities and for clarifications, justifications and permitting by statutory authorities.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Ability to analyze data and provide insights for decision-making.
Proven experience in stakeholder management, communications, or relationship management.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1928

Year Founded

The organization has been evolving since 1928, starting as a small engineering practice and growing into a global powerhouse.

5 Continents

Global Presence

The organization operates across five continents, with key markets including Australia, the United States, and the UK.

With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions.
The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings.
Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities.
The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.

Culture + Values

Safety
Teamwork
Respect
Integrity

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net-zero target validated by SBTi

Science-based target validated by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by FY2050.

2025

Carbon neutral commitment

Committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025.

70%

Recycled materials in packaging

Boxes for electrical products use 70% recycled materials and are fully recyclable.

Prioritising direct emissions reductions over purchasing carbon offsets (statement from Enterprise Sustainability Leader)
Partnered with Decarbonisation Network to support clients' decarbonisation roadmaps and accelerate net-zero goals
Slimline packaging to reduce material usage and transportation impact

Inclusion & Diversity

Level 4–5

GDEIB Inclusion Benchmark

Targeting level 4–5 on the Global Disability Inclusion Benchmarking (GDEIB) by 2025.

9 Employee Groups

Resource Groups Established

Established 9 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support various diversity demographics.

Board‑mandated aim to become #1 in industry for inclusion & diversity
I&D strategy built on five behaviours: open, informed, accountable, empathetic, bold
Inclusion & Diversity goals embedded in employee performance reviews
Awards: Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (2020–2022), Workforce Diversity Award (2021), Disability Equality Index – Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion (2023)

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