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Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

The Stakeholder Manager will be responsible for identifying and managing relationships with key stakeholders associated with the rail project during the Design & Build (D&B) phase. This role involves developing and implementing a stakeholder management plan, ensuring stakeholders have visibility and input into the project, and maintaining alignment with project objectives. The Stakeholder Manager will engage with government bodies, local authorities, environment agencies, local interest groups, and other stakeholders to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed.

Your role

  • Identify key stakeholders, including clients, government bodies, local authorities, environment agencies, local interest groups, and other relevant parties.
  • Develop and implement a stakeholder management plan, ensuring regular engagement and communication with stakeholders.
  • Identify and mitigate stakeholder-related risks, providing advice on potential opportunities and threats.
  • Provide regular progress reports to the client and internal stakeholders, highlighting any stakeholder-related risks and opportunities.
  • Work closely with the required departments to ensure compliance with any legal, financial, and corporate protocols.
  • Drive progression via stakeholder meetings, ensuring all stakeholder concerns and requirements are addressed.
Project & Programme Management

Location

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-144732

Salary range

-

About you

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Relations, or Communications. A Master's degree is preferred.
  • Professional certifications in stakeholder management or equivalent are highly desirable.

Knowledge and Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in stakeholder management, preferably in the construction or infrastructure sector.
  • In-depth knowledge of stakeholder management principles, public relations, and industry standards.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
  • Prior experience within a transportation or a rail project involving multiple contractors would be favourable.

Preferred Skills

  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate stakeholder-related risks.
  • Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in stakeholder management.
  • Leadership: Proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
  • Project Management: Experience in project management, with the ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.
  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
  • Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Generous annual leave balance.
  • Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
  • Remote work opportunities outside of country.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual flight contribution.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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