Stakeholder Manager (Emirati National)

About the role

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of stakeholder engineers, ensuring effective coordination with all relevant authorities and third parties.
• Manage the end‑to‑end stakeholder and approvals process for both design and construction phases of projects.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with government authorities, developers, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and compliance with local regulations and standards.
• Review and monitor authority submissions, feedback, and approvals to ensure compliance with project requirements and schedules.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders, addressing issues and facilitating resolution in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate with internal design and project teams to ensure all stakeholder requirements are incorporated into project plans and designs.
• Develop and implement stakeholder management plans, communication strategies, and reporting mechanisms.
• Participate in coordination meetings with clients, contractors, and authorities to resolve conflicts and expedite approvals.
• Maintain up‑to‑date records of stakeholder correspondence, permits, and approvals.
• Provide regular progress updates and reports to project leadership and clients.

Required profile

• UAE National (with a valid Family Book).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in stakeholder management, authority liaison, or approvals within the UAE construction or consultancy industry.
• Strong understanding of UAE authority processes, design codes, and approval workflows.
• Proven experience leading stakeholder or authority teams on multidisciplinary projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.