Liaison Engineer

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Liaison Engineer. This role focuses on managing relationships with stakeholders in the Design & Build phase. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in stakeholder management, particularly in construction. Benefits include a tax-free salary, premium medical insurance, flexible work solutions, and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible work solutions

Remote work opportunities

Discretionary bonus program

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in stakeholder management, preferably in construction or infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of stakeholder management principles.
• Experience within a transportation or rail project with multiple contractors.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage key stakeholder relationships during the Design & Build phase.
• Develop and implement a stakeholder management plan.
• Provide regular 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, Public Relations, or Communications

Master's degree (preferred)

Professional certifications in stakeholder management

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.

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 our people. Find out more.

AtkinsRéalis seeks 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.