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 strong 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.

Desired Candidate Profile

Saudi National. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, or a related discipline. Minimum 10 years of professional experience in stakeholder management, stakeholder coordination, or external affairs. Demonstrated experience working on large-scale transport and infrastructure design projects within Saudi Arabia or the GCC. Previous experience with an engineering consultancy is highly preferred. Proven track record engaging with public sector authorities, municipalities, transport authorities, utility providers, and regulatory bodies. Strong understanding of infrastructure and transportation project lifecycles from planning through design and delivery. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic and English. Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship management skills. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities within complex project environments.