Stakeholder Manager – Design

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Stakeholder Manager – Design to lead stakeholder coordination, authority approvals, NOCs and interfaces for major infrastructure projects in Dubai. The role acts as the key interface between the design team, client, government authorities, utility providers, developers, contractors and other external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder management and authority coordination throughout the design lifecycle of infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain the Stakeholder Management Plan, Stakeholder Register, NOC/Approval Matrix and approval trackers.
• Coordinate with RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, Dubai Civil Defence, telecom operators, utility providers and master developers.
• Manage preparation, submission, tracking and closure of NOCs, permits, design approvals and authority clearances.
• Identify stakeholder‑related risks, constraints and dependencies and develop mitigation measures.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Infrastructure or Transportation Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in UAE infrastructure consultancy/design projects.
• Proven experience dealing with Dubai authorities such as RTA, Dubai Municipality and DEWA.
• Strong understanding of NOC processes, authority submissions, design approvals and permits.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Civil Engineering
• NOC Processes
• Design Approvals
• Permits
• Stakeholder Management
• Authority Coordination
• UAE Infrastructure Standards
• Transportation Engineering