Senior Stakeholder Engineer

Overview

Manage stakeholder relations for large transport/infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities

• stakeholder register
• management plans
• compliance
• standard review
• stakeholder coordination
• engagement lead

Tasks

-Support design and engineering teams in identifying potential stakeholder constraints and developing mitigation measures. -Mentor and support junior team members in stakeholder coordination and communication best practices. -Review and interpret authority standards, guidelines, and procedures relevant to project delivery. -Coordinate with government authorities, utility providers, developers, and community representatives to facilitate project approvals and minimize conflicts. -Provide technical input to reports, correspondence, and presentations related to stakeholder management. -Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings, workshops, and presentations to communicate stakeholder requirements and feedback. -Ensure compliance with WSP’s project management systems, quality standards, and health & safety policies. -Prepare and maintain stakeholder registers, tracking issues, commitments, and resolutions. -Lead stakeholder engagement activities for complex transport and infrastructure projects, covering both design and construction phases. -Develop and implement stakeholder management plans and communication strategies aligned with project objectives.

Requirements

• civil engineering
• consultancy
• stakeholder management
• transport projects
• 8-12 years
• interpersonal

What You Bring

-Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines. -Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. -Previous experience working in a consultancy environment preferred. -Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. -Solid understanding of design and construction processes, particularly within roads, highways, utilities, and public realm projects. -Proven experience liaising with Abu Dhabi authorities such as ADM, ITC, ADSSC/ADNOC, TRANSCO, ADDC, ADWEA, and DMT. -Minimum of 8–12 years of experience, with a strong focus on stakeholder management within large-scale transport and infrastructure projects in the UAE or wider GCC. -Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

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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.

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