About this Stakeholder and Interface Manager role at SMEC
About Surbana Jurong
Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm, driven by a vision to build cities and shape lives. Headquartered in Singapore, SJ is a diverse collective of experts delivering sustainable and high-impact solutions across the built environment.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Stakeholder & Interface Manager to lead stakeholder engagement and interface management across major airport development programmes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires close coordination with airport operators, airlines, authorities, consultants, and contractors to ensure operational requirements are successfully integrated into project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead stakeholder and interface management across airport programmes.
Coordinate with airport operations, airlines, authorities, consultants, and contractors.
Capture and manage stakeholder requirements, approvals, and actions.
Ensure operational requirements are incorporated into design and delivery.
Manage interfaces, risks, dependencies, and conflicts across projects.
Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and governance forums.
Support authority approvals, ORAT, testing, commissioning, and handover.
Maintain stakeholder and interface registers and provide reporting to leadership.
Requirements
Degree in Engineering, Aviation, Airport Management, Project Management, or related field.
Minimum 10 years' experience in airport operations, airport development, ORAT, or major aviation infrastructure projects.
Strong stakeholder and interface management experience on complex airport programmes.
Good understanding of airport operations, airline requirements, and regulatory processes.
Experience working with airport operators, airlines, aviation authorities, and government agencies.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Fluent English; Fluent Arabic.
Aviation PMC, client-side, or airport operator experience.
How to Apply
Please submit your application through our official careers portal. Click on the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions.
Note: Recruitment for this role is being managed internally. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be considered.
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