Senior Stakeholder Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Stakeholder Engineer to join our Transport & Infrastructure team in Dubai In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing stakeholder relationships across major infrastructure design and construction projects. You will act as a key interface between project teams, clients, authorities, and the wider community — ensuring smooth coordination, timely approvals, and effective communication throughout project lifecycles.

• 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.

• Coordinate with government authorities, utility providers, developers, and community representatives to facilitate project approvals and minimize conflicts.

• Prepare and maintain stakeholder registers, tracking issues, commitments, and resolutions.

• Support design and engineering teams in identifying potential stakeholder constraints and developing mitigation measures.

• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings, workshops, and presentations to communicate stakeholder requirements and feedback.

• Review and interpret authority standards, guidelines, and procedures relevant to project delivery.

• Provide technical input to reports, correspondence, and presentations related to stakeholder management.

• Ensure compliance with WSP’s project management systems, quality standards, and health & safety policies.

• Mentor and support junior team members in stakeholder coordination and communication best practices.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience, with a strong focus on stakeholder management within large-scale transport and infrastructure projects in the UAE.

• Proven experience liaising with Dubai authorities such as RTA, DM, DDA, DCD, DEWA, du etc.

• Solid understanding of design and construction processes, particularly within roads, highways, utilities, and public realm projects.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines.

• Previous experience working in a consultancy environment preferred.

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