Liaison Engineer

-; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Liaison Engineer to manage stakeholder relationships during project phases. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in stakeholder management, strong negotiation skills, and a relevant degree. The role offers a tax-free salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for hybrid and remote work. Ideal for those looking to grow their career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible work solutions

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in stakeholder management, preferably in construction or infrastructure.
• Strong experience in stakeholder relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Develop and implement a stakeholder management plan.
• Provide regular progress reports to the client and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, or Communications

Master's degree (preferred)

Professional certifications in stakeholder management

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Liaison Engineer will be responsible for identifying and managing relationships with key stakeholders associated with the development project during the Design & Build (D&B) phase.

Your role

• Identify key stakeholders, including clients, government bodies, local authorities, environment agencies, local interest groups, and other relevant parties.
• Develop and implement a stakeholder management plan, ensuring regular engagement and communication with stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate stakeholder-related risks, providing advice on potential opportunities and threats.
• Provide regular progress reports to the client and internal stakeholders, highlighting any stakeholder-related risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with the required departments to ensure compliance with any legal, financial, and corporate protocols.
• Drive progression via stakeholder meetings, ensuring all stakeholder concerns and requirements are addressed.

About you

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Relations, or Communications. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Professional certifications in stakeholder management or equivalent are highly desirable.

Knowledge and Experience

• 10+ years of experience in stakeholder management, preferably in the construction or infrastructure sector.
• In-depth knowledge of stakeholder management principles, public relations, and industry standards.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Prior experience within a transportation or a rail project involving multiple contractors would be favourable.

Preferred Skills

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate stakeholder-related risks.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in stakeholder management.
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Project Management: Experience in project management, with the ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career.

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.