Liaison Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Liaison Engineer in Abu Dhabi to manage key stakeholder relationships during project development. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of experience in stakeholder management, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include developing stakeholder management plans and providing progress reports. The role offers a tax-free salary, comprehensive insurance, and flexible work options.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible work solutions

Remote work opportunities

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in stakeholder management, preferably in construction or infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of stakeholder management principles and industry standards.
• Prior experience within a transportation or rail project involving multiple contractors.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage relationships with key stakeholders during the Design & Build phase.
• Develop and implement a stakeholder management plan.
• Provide progress reports to clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or relevant field

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

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration Public Relations or Communications. A Masters 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

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds 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. Were 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.

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