Stakeholder Manager (Saudi national)

About the Role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Stakeholder Manager to join its Transport & Infrastructure team. This full-time position is based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on leading stakeholder engagement for major infrastructure and transportation design projects, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among project teams, government authorities, utility providers, clients, and other key stakeholders.

Role Context

The Stakeholder Manager will support project delivery through proactive stakeholder management and relationship building. This position involves contributing to significant transport and infrastructure developments within the Kingdom, ensuring alignment and coordination across various project entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement stakeholder management and communication strategies for major transport and infrastructure projects.
• Identify, map, analyze, and maintain stakeholder registers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain relationships with government entities, municipalities, regulatory authorities, utility providers, clients, and community representatives.
• Act as the primary liaison between project teams and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, workshops, presentations, and consultation sessions.
• Manage stakeholder risks, issues, and concerns, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where appropriate.
• Facilitate approvals, permits, and coordination requirements with relevant authorities and utility agencies.
• Support project teams in obtaining stakeholder buy-in for design solutions and project initiatives.
• Prepare stakeholder engagement reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, and executive-level updates.
• Monitor stakeholder commitments and ensure actions are tracked and closed effectively.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, design managers, discipline leads, and clients to support successful project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, project governance frameworks, and regulatory obligations.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in stakeholder management, preferably within transport and infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholder groups, including government and utility entities.

Work Environment

This role is based in Makkah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and is a full-time position within WSP's Transport & Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will work on major projects across the Kingdom.

Application Process

Further details regarding the salary for this position will be discussed during the application process.