7 Stakeholder Management jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Responsibilities:

1. Manage relationships with stakeholders and liaise with relevant agencies, authorities, and the client team to obtain necessary approvals and NOCs.
2. Establish and communicate a plan with all regulatory and client organizations, including levels of escalation to ensure a timely approval process.
3. Be aware of authority standards and requirements.
4. Understand the NOC permits and approval processes for all project types, such as roads and master planning.
5. Stay updated on requirements from regulatory agencies such as RTA, DEWA, DM, DDA, Trakhees, Etisalat, Du, DUSUP, GHD, SRTA, SEWA, FEWA, MOEI, etc.
6. Develop and implement a stakeholder management plan, and monitor its effectiveness.
7. Establish NOC trackers to monitor approval statuses and intervene timely to ensure approvals are obtained on schedule.
8. Support the project team in securing timely approvals.
9. Coordinate with the client and liaise with government offices and service authorities in the UAE for technical queries and issues.
10. Track utility NOCs and ensure timely completion.
11. Regularly monitor project schedules for delays related to NOC progress.
12. Ensure all project activities related to NOC processes are completed on time.
13. Gather information from relevant agencies, third-party consultants, and contractors to prepare weekly and monthly reports, including design drawings for management and clients.
14. Attend project meetings and follow up on outstanding tasks.
15. Perform other related responsibilities as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant field.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic languages.

Additional Information:

About AECOM:

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, wellbeing resources, employee assistance programs, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plans, and employee stock purchase plans.

As a global infrastructure leader, AECOM is dedicated to delivering a better world through innovative solutions in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. We partner with public and private clients to create sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle. In fiscal year 2024, AECOM reported revenues of $16.1 billion. Learn more at our website.

What makes AECOM a great place to work:

Join a global team that supports your growth and career ambitions. Work on impactful projects locally and globally, utilizing cutting-edge technology and a network of experts. Our training and development programs are designed to enhance your skills and leadership capabilities. We promote a respectful, collaborative, and community-oriented workplace where you can thrive.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to your potential and confidentiality according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

AECOM are currently seeking a Stakeholder Manager to be based in Dubai. The successful candidate will coordinate planning efforts affecting impacted stakeholders for all project plans including governance and communication with end users and stakeholders to maintain a consistent and accurate message from project staff.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake tasks on relatively large projects under the general guidance of a Business Lead/PM.
• Responsible for developing Stakeholder relationships as a face of AECOM.
• Maintains the implementation of the stakeholder(s) management register and updates as required.
• Strong knowledge of planning processes is required to coordinate with the authorities and government entities for clarifications, justifications, and permits from statutory authorities.
• Facilitates business leads, design engineers, and project managers with the overall permitting process to secure required approvals, NOCs, and project permits.
• Ensures PMs deliver required documents on schedule and in accordance with Authorities requirements, guidelines, and standard specifications.
• Coordinates with Government authorities regarding project submissions, revisions, clarifications, approvals, justifications, and approvals by statutory authorities.
• Reviews all document completion processes to be submitted as required by the local authorities on behalf of AECOM.
• Monitors project progress, periodically updates status via dashboards, and notifies the PM/business lead of any potential risks in the permitting process that could impact the schedule.
• Should hold current links at senior levels with Government and Utility providers.

Qualifications :

• B. Sc or BEng in Architecture or Engineering
• Local Authority Engineer registration preferred
• Working towards or attaining membership of a professional body (PMP etc) preferred
• Minimum 8 years post-undergraduate experience

Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, wellbeing resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Our teams partner with public and private sector clients to create innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, and community where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Responsibilities:

• Manage relationships with stakeholders and liaise with relevant agencies, authorities, and the client team to obtain necessary approvals and NOCs.
• Establish and communicate a plan with all regulatory and client organizations, including levels of escalation to ensure a timely approval process.
• Be aware of authority standards and requirements.
• Understand the NOC permits and approval processes for all project types, such as roads and master planning.
• Stay updated on requirements from regulatory agencies such as RTA, DEWA, DM, DDA, Trakhees, Etisalat, Du, DUSUP, GHD, SRTA, SEWA, FEWA, MOEI, etc.
• Develop and implement a stakeholder management plan, and monitor its effectiveness.
• Establish NOC trackers to monitor approval statuses and intervene timely to ensure approvals are obtained on schedule.
• Support the project team in securing timely approvals.
• Coordinate with the client and liaise with government offices and service authorities in the UAE for technical queries and issues.
• Track utility NOCs and ensure timely completion.
• Regularly monitor project schedules for delays related to NOC progress.
• Ensure all project activities related to NOC processes are completed on time.
• Gather information from relevant agencies, third-party consultants, and contractors to prepare weekly and monthly reports, including design drawings for management and clients.
• Attend project meetings and follow up on outstanding tasks.
• Perform other related responsibilities as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant field.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic languages.

Additional Information:

About AECOM:

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, wellbeing resources, employee assistance programs, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plans, and employee stock purchase plans.

As a global infrastructure leader, AECOM is dedicated to delivering a better world through innovative solutions in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. We partner with public and private clients to create sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle. In fiscal year 2024, AECOM reported revenues of $16.1 billion. Learn more at our website.

What makes AECOM a great place to work:

Join a global team that supports your growth and career ambitions. Work on impactful projects locally and globally, utilizing cutting-edge technology and a network of experts. Our training and development programs are designed to enhance your skills and leadership capabilities. We promote a respectful, collaborative, and community-oriented workplace where you can thrive.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to your potential and confidentiality according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

AECOM are currently seeking a Senior Stakeholder Specialist to be based in Dubai. The successful candidate will coordinateplanning efforts affecting impacted stakeholders for all project plans including governance and communication with end users and stakeholders to maintain a consistent and accurate message from project staff.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake tasks on relatively large projects under the general guidance of a Business Lead/PM.
• Responsible for developing Stakeholder relationships as a face of AECOM.
• Maintains the implementation of the stakeholder(s) management register and updates as required.
• Strong knowledge of planning processes is required to coordinate with the authorities and government entities for clarifications justifications and permits from statutory authorities.
• Facilitates business leads design engineers and project managers with the overall permitting process to secure required approvals NOCs and project permits.
• Ensures PMs deliver required documents on schedule and in accordance with Authorities requirements guidelines and standard specifications.
• Coordinates with Government authorities regarding project submissions revisions clarifications approvals justifications and approvals by statutory authorities.
• Reviews all document completion processes to be submitted as required by the local authorities on behalf of AECOM.
• Monitors project progress periodically updates status via dashboards and notifies the PM/ business lead of any potential risks in the permitting process that could impact the schedule.
• Should hold current links at senior levels with Government and Utility providers.

Qualifications :

• B. Sc or BEng in Architecture or Engineering
• Local Authority Engineer registration preferred
• Working towards or attaining membership of a professional body (PMP etc) preferred
• Minimum 8 years postundergraduate experience

Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract

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Director – Stakeholder, Community & Interface Management | Transport & Infrastructure

Client : PIF Master Planned Developer

Are you a strategic powerhouse with the ability to unite governments, industry leaders, and communities behind world-class transport ambitions? This is your opportunity to take the lead on stakeholder and interface management for one of the region’s most dynamic, multi-modal transport programs.

As Director of Stakeholder, Community & Interface Management , you’ll be at the forefront of delivering transformative transport solutions that connect people, infrastructure, and opportunity. You’ll craft and execute a robust engagement strategy, build trusted relationships at the highest levels, and oversee the technical and operational agreements that make complex transport systems work seamlessly across boundaries.

This role calls for a leader who can move effortlessly from big-picture strategy to hands-on negotiation—someone who thrives in the intersection of engineering precision, political nuance, and community impact.

What You’ll Do

• Design and lead an ambitious stakeholder and community engagement strategy that drives long-term transport objectives.
• Forge lasting, trust-based relationships with senior government, industry, utility, and community stakeholders.
• Act as the primary escalation point for high-stakes stakeholder issues, safeguarding reputation and building consensus.
• Negotiate and operationalize formal interface agreements (NDAs, MOUs, partnership agreements) to ensure smooth integration between internal teams and external entities.
• Implement performance tracking, dispute resolution, and feedback systems that keep partnerships effective and accountable.
• Apply advanced digital engineering tools to streamline interface integration and reduce operational friction.
• Inspire and lead a high-performing team, embedding best practices in stakeholder management and knowledge sharing across the division.

What You Bring

Why Join?

You’ll be shaping the future of transport in one of the most rapidly evolving regions in the world. This is not just about delivering infrastructure—it’s about forging partnerships, building trust, and creating a transport legacy that connects people and powers growth.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Project Management, Engineering, and Consulting

Industries

Civil Engineering, Government Administration, and Rail Transportation

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Job Title: Stakeholder Manager for Facilities Management Services

The role of the Stakeholder Manager is to establish and maintain strong relationships with local government authorities and stakeholders. This involves delivering high-quality facilities management services that meet strategic objectives, regulatory standards, and community expectations within public spaces.

1. Engage with stakeholders through regular meetings, consultations, and presentations to align services with their expectations and regulations.
2. Facilitate communication between facilities management teams and stakeholders on operational issues, service delivery, and community concerns.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of local regulations, safety standards, and environmental policies in Abu Dhabi. They will also possess excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with experience in contract management, service quality assurance, and reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Extensive experience in facilities management services, particularly in public sector or public realm projects within Abu Dhabi or UAE.
• Strong knowledge of local regulations, safety standards, and environmental policies in Abu Dhabi.
• Proven experience in contract management, service quality assurance, and reporting.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile public realm projects, contributing to the growth and development of Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture.

Turner & Townsend is a leading professional services provider operating across property, infrastructure, and natural resources. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.