Stakeholder Engineer – Infrastructure & Highways

About the role

Khatib & Alami is looking for a highly skilled Stakeholder Engineer to join its Infrastructure & Highways team in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on managing stakeholder relationships, coordinating with authorities, and ensuring the smooth delivery of major infrastructure and highway projects. This is an office‑based position, five days a week.

Key responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder management activities for major infrastructure and highways projects.
• Coordinate with government authorities, utility providers, and external stakeholders to secure approvals and NOCs.
• Facilitate effective communication between project teams, clients, and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor stakeholder requirements and ensure compliance with project schedules and deliverables.
• Support project teams in resolving stakeholder‑related issues and risks.
• Prepare technical presentations, reports, and project updates for clients and authorities.
• Attend meetings and represent the project in discussions with clients and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all stakeholder engagement activities align with project objectives and international best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of overall experience in civil infrastructure projects.
• At least 3 years of experience in major highways and infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience working with international engineering consultancy firms.
• Proven experience in client‑facing roles and authority engagement within the UAE.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi authorities and approval processes is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of infrastructure and highway projects.
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management abilities.
• Effective problem‑solving, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client and authority interactions.