AECOM · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi · Ref: 30092610
Website AECOM
Employer posting date: 29 Sep 2026
Job details
Job overview
AECOM is recruiting a Stakeholder Manager (Rail) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The active official vacancy, reference J10156877, supports construction, infrastructure, engineering or site-delivery work within Project Management.
Role purpose: The Stakeholder Manager leads all stakeholder identification, engagement and interface activities across the design and construction of a major rail project.
Delivery scope: The Stakeholder Manager leads all stakeholder identification, engagement and interface activities across the design and construction of a major rail project.; The role protects programme and reputation by securing timely approvals, NOCs and third-party agreements.; It also builds constructive relationships with authorities, utility owners, communities and other key parties, and resolves issues before they affect delivery.; Develop, implement and maintain the Stakeholder Management Plan and Stakeholder Register, including stakeholder mapping, influence/interest analysis and engagement strategies for each project phase.; Act as the primary point of contact for government authorities, regulators, municipalities, transport authorities, utility providers, developers and third-party asset owners.; Lead the process for obtaining permits, approvals, NOCs and third-party agreements in coordination with design, construction and planning teams, and track status against the programme.; Manage interfaces with adjacent projects, operators and asset owners, including interface registers, agreements and regular coordination meetings.; Plan and deliver community and public engagement activities, including consultations, notifications of works, traffic diversions and disruption mitigation.; Establish and oversee the enquiries and complaints management process, making sure issues are logged, investigated and closed out within agreed timeframes.; Identify stakeholder-related risks and constraints early, escalate as needed, and develop mitigation strategies with the project leadership team.
Candidate profile: University degree in Engineering or a related discipline; a Master's degree and/or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is preferred.;
Workplace and engagement: Contract, onsite, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Salary, closing date and visa sponsorship are not disclosed by the employer.

Responsibilities
- The Stakeholder Manager leads all stakeholder identification, engagement and interface activities across the design and construction of a major rail project.
- The role protects programme and reputation by securing timely approvals, NOCs and third-party agreements.
- It also builds constructive relationships with authorities, utility owners, communities and other key parties, and resolves issues before they affect delivery.
- Develop, implement and maintain the Stakeholder Management Plan and Stakeholder Register, including stakeholder mapping, influence/interest analysis and engagement strategies for each project phase.
- Act as the primary point of contact for government authorities, regulators, municipalities, transport authorities, utility providers, developers and third-party asset owners.
- Lead the process for obtaining permits, approvals, NOCs and third-party agreements in coordination with design, construction and planning teams, and track status against the programme.
- Manage interfaces with adjacent projects, operators and asset owners, including interface registers, agreements and regular coordination meetings.
- Plan and deliver community and public engagement activities, including consultations, notifications of works, traffic diversions and disruption mitigation.
- Establish and oversee the enquiries and complaints management process, making sure issues are logged, investigated and closed out within agreed timeframes.
- Identify stakeholder-related risks and constraints early, escalate as needed, and develop mitigation strategies with the project leadership team.
Requirements
- University degree in Engineering or a related discipline
- a Master's degree and/or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is preferred.

Skills
- Project planning
- HSE management
- Contract management
- Stakeholder management
- Risk management
- Construction coordination
- Technical reporting
Salary and benefits
- AECOM states that benefits depend on employment status and may include health and insurance coverage, paid time off, leave programmes, well-being resources, travel insurance, recognition awards, retirement savings and an employee stock purchase plan.
About AECOM
Work with Us. Change the World. ; At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.; There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists.

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