AECOM · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi · Ref: 01102606
Website AECOM
Employer posting date: 1 Oct 2026
Job details
Job overview
AECOM is recruiting a Stakeholder Manager (Rail) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Official vacancy J10156877 is a management appointment within Project Management, with responsibility drawn from the employer's active job description.
Role purpose: The Stakeholder Manager leads all stakeholder identification, engagement and interface activities across the design and construction of a major rail project.
Management 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.; Work closely with Design, Construction, Planning, HSE, Legal and Communications teams so that stakeholder commitments are captured and delivered.; Prepare stakeholder reports, briefing notes and presentations for the Client, senior management and external bodies.
Candidate requirements: 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. Official employer vacancy J10156877.

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.
- Work closely with Design, Construction, Planning, HSE, Legal and Communications teams so that stakeholder commitments are captured and delivered.
- Prepare stakeholder reports, briefing notes and presentations for the Client, senior management and external bodies.
Requirements
- University degree in Engineering or a related discipline
- a Master's degree and/or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is preferred.

Skills
- Project management
- Construction management
- Contract management
- Planning and scheduling
- Design management
- Stakeholder management
- Risk management
- Technical leadership
- Rail delivery
Salary and benefits
- At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
- About AECOM
- AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
- AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water.
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, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the.

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