One95 Global Recruitment

Syrian Stakeholder Manager – Real Estate Development

Our client, a leading Gulf master developer, is building its team in Damascus for a landmark large-scale mixed-use community. The Stakeholder Manager will lead authority engagement, development and design approvals, and government stakeholder coordination, acting as the main link between the client's submissions, Syrian government and regulatory bodies, consultants and project stakeholders. This is a fully on-site role based in Damascus. We are particularly keen to hear from Syrian professionals – in Syria or abroad and looking to return – ideally with established relationships with Syrian authorities. Fluent Arabic and English are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Act as primary contact with Syrian government authorities, municipalities and regulatory bodies
  • Build relationships and set authority engagement strategies; represent the client in authority meetings
  • Advise internal teams on design codes, approval processes, submission costs and regulatory expectations
  • Manage end-to-end submissions, permits and approvals for master planning, infrastructure and buildings
  • Ensure submission packages are complete and compliant; track comments, revisions and timelines
  • Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants and contractors; review submissions before filing
  • Maintain knowledge of Syrian planning regulations, development controls and building codes
  • Identify regulatory risks and recommend mitigation
  • Brief senior leadership on approval status and maintain approval trackers and authority matrices

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, urban planning, construction management, business administration or related field
  • 8–12 years in authority approvals, government relations, stakeholder management or regulatory affairs
  • Proven approvals experience on large-scale master plan, residential, mixed-use, hospitality or commercial developments
  • Working knowledge of Syrian codes, government entities and regulatory frameworks
  • Established relationships with relevant Syrian authorities
  • Fluent Arabic and English (spoken and written) – essential
  • Syrian national strongly preferred
  • Willing to be based full-time in Damascus

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