Location
UAE | United Kingdom
Job description
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WSP is seeking a highly skilled Stakeholder Engineer who is fluent in Arabic to join our team as part of a prestigious road infrastructure project. The Stakeholder Engineer will play a crucial role in facilitating communication and collaboration between project stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and the project team. This position requires a deep understanding of regulatory processes, strong interpersonal skills, and a background in engineering, preferably civil, mechanical, or electrical.
Your new role, what's involved?
- Coordinate with regulatory authorities and government agencies to obtain necessary approvals, permits, and NOCs for the road infrastructure project.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders involved in the project, including government entities, local communities, and other relevant parties.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and timely resolution of issues.
- Liaise between the project team and regulatory bodies to address any concerns or requirements related to compliance, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Provide regular updates to project stakeholders on the status of approvals, permits, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with the project management team to develop strategies for stakeholder engagement and mitigation of potential conflicts.
- Conduct risk assessments and identify potential regulatory hurdles or challenges that may impact project timelines or budget.
- Support the project team in conducting community outreach and stakeholder engagement activities as needed.
- Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to road infrastructure projects in the region.
- Mentor and support junior members of the project team in stakeholder management best practices.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of successfully managing stakeholder relationships on large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Fluency in Arabic and proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is essential.
- Strong understanding of regulatory processes and requirements related to road infrastructure projects in the region.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and navigate complex stakeholder dynamics.
- Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate and address potential challenges.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
What's in it for you?
As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.
Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Apply now and be the future of WSP!
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic.
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