Stakeholder Engineer

Job description / Role

Job description

WSP is seeking a motivated stakeholder engineer to join our dynamic team in Abu Dhabi. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an engineer with 1-2 years of experience to develop a career in stakeholder engagement and approvals management for advisory services projects. The successful candidate will support coordination with government authorities, utilities, and other key stakeholders, while contributing to essential project-related tasks that ensure the smooth execution of projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing stakeholder relationships, including government authorities, municipalities, and utility providers.
• Support the coordination and submission of NOCs, permits, and regulatory approvals for advisory and infrastructure projects.
• Assist in preparing stakeholder engagement plans, reports, and technical documentation.
• Attend stakeholder meetings, take minutes, and track action items.
• Maintain accurate records of stakeholder communications, submissions, and project correspondence.
• Coordinate with internal engineering and project management teams to ensure alignment with stakeholder requirements.
• Support the resolution of stakeholder comments and ensure compliance with local regulations and project standards.
• Provide technical and administrative support for stakeholder engagement activities.
• Contribute to internal reporting requirements and data management to ensure accurate project tracking.

Qualifications

• UAE nationality (with a valid family book).
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• 1-2 years of experience in stakeholder management, approvals coordination, or project support.
• Experience in stakeholder or approvals coordination in construction or related sectors is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks, NOC processes, and stakeholder engagement practices is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required.

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