Stakeholder Manager

Job Description

""Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us WSP is seeking an experienced and proactive Stakeholder Manager to join our team in Riyadh. The role will be key to managing and coordinating stakeholder relationships for large-scale high-rise building projects. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in stakeholder engagement, communication, and coordination within a consultancy environment.""

Responsibilities

Develop and implement stakeholder management strategies aligned with project goals and client expectations.

Act as the primary liaison between WSP, clients, governmental authorities, and other key project stakeholders.

Identify, analyze, and map project stakeholders to understand their influence and interests.

Manage stakeholder expectations, address concerns, and ensure effective communication channels are maintained.

Support planning approvals and permitting processes by coordinating with relevant regulatory bodies and government agencies.

Organize and lead stakeholder meetings, presentations, and consultations.

Document all communications and agreements made with stakeholders to ensure transparency and traceability.

Work closely with project managers, design teams, and construction personnel to integrate stakeholder feedback into project delivery.

Resolve conflicts or issues with stakeholders diplomatically and effectively.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in stakeholder management, ideally within high-rise building or major infrastructure projects.

Strong consultancy background with experience delivering on complex, high-value developments.

Proven experience working with government entities and local authorities in the Middle East, preferably Saudi Arabia.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders with competing interests in a dynamic project environment.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Communications, or a related field; a Master's degree is an advantage.

Arabic language skills are highly desirable.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, 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 gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

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