Stakeholder Manager

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With more than 14,000 people worldwide, GHD is a leading professional services company operating in water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation sectors. We serve clients across five continents and the Pacific region, sharing a passion for exceeding expectations and contributing to client success.

We are seeking a Stakeholder Manager to lead stakeholder engagement, maintain relationships, and ensure effective communication with stakeholders, including government and semi-government entities. The role involves facilitating project-related stakeholder permitting and approvals and working closely with Business Group leadership to manage stakeholder relations.

• Develop and foster relationships with stakeholders; liaise with relevant agencies and client teams for approvals and NOCs.
• Keep updated on all regulatory requirements and planning processes for government and semi-government entities.
• Develop, monitor, and update the Stakeholder Management Plan.
• Establish and track NOC statuses, ensuring timely approvals.
• Coordinate project submissions, revisions, and approvals with authorities.
• Ensure project documentation meets stakeholder requirements and monitor progress.
• Liaise with authorities for technical queries and issues.
• Monitor project schedules for delays related to NOC progress and inform leadership of potential risks.
• Participate in project design meetings and suggest improvements.
• Prepare reports by coordinating with agencies, consultants, and contractors.
• Maintain and update stakeholder maps and registers as roles evolve.
• Travel to government and authority offices as needed.
• Execute public relations and government relations campaigns.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities, including meetings and events.
• Gather and analyze data; prepare complex documents and reports.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers for campaign delivery.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
• Develop personal capabilities through training and professional development.
• Provide information and advice on complex processes to internal and external customers.
• Support external communications efforts.
• Assist senior colleagues in managing client and customer relationships.

At GHD, we embrace diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment, fostering an inclusive environment for all team members.

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Public Relations, Strategy/Planning, Science
• Industries:
  Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Environmental Services

Apply now to take on some of the world’s toughest challenges with GHD. We celebrate multiculturalism and individual achievement, believing diversity drives innovation.

Location:

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

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