Resilience Engineer

RINA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Resilience Engineer to join their team in Abu Dhabi. This role involves managing client portfolios and projects focused on the resilience of infrastructures, particularly in relation to climate adaptation and disaster management. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in engineering and project management, with a keen understanding of risk management and business continuity. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovative ideas and fosters a collaborative work environment, where your contributions will help shape the future of infrastructure resilience in the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a relevant role.
• 5 years in project management related to climate adaptation and natural disasters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and projects related to infrastructure resilience.
• Support the development of high-quality submissions for client proposals.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Business Continuity

Communication Skills

Client Relations

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Relevant university-level qualifications in Civil/Architectural Engineering

Job description

RINA is currently recruiting for a Resilience Engineer to join its office in Abu Dhabi within the Italy Infrastructure & Mobility Division.

Mission

RINA is seeking a Resilience Engineer to be based in UAE, available for traveling in Saudi, about Resilience Engineering Consulting for infrastructures, related to risks from climate adaptation, natural disasters, major accidents (transports).

Key Accountabilities

The key focus of the role is to manage a portfolio of clients and projects related to the resilience of infrastructures, also supporting the acquisitions of new contracts by coordinating the development of high-quality proposals, and when necessary, developing methodologies and approaches to deliver the services or to meet the clients’ requirements.

The role involves dealing with phases of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery of crises, disasters, emergencies, and their impacts on critical infrastructures.

The candidate shall be familiar with resilience concepts, guidelines, methods, and standards, including those related to Business Continuity and Risk Management.

The candidate shall have a background in geotechnical, structural, water infrastructures & hydrogeology for natural disaster streams, or in civil protection/emergency management.

Project Delivery and Project Management

• Support the development of projects for emergency, crisis, and disaster management
• Project Management of the acquired clients and contracts
• Coordinate the input of technical teams, eventually from external suppliers
• Identify and support the qualification of new suppliers
• Maintain client relations about technical and operational aspects
• Create and update methodologies

Support to Proposal Preparation

• Support the production of high-quality submissions and qualification materials in response to formal and informal client solicitations, including Letters of Interest (LOIs), Expressions of Interest (EOIs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and/or for positioning efforts in accordance with RINA brand guidelines and to meet client requirements.
• Coordinate input of technical components
• Review technical proposals and develop methodologies for project execution

Other Responsibilities

• Draft Project Summaries/Presentations about submitted proposals and projects
• Update and maintain proposals and projects libraries
• Review the status of the operational projects
• In conjunction with the marketing/branding team, develop capability statements, skill sheets, project data sheets, and CVs in line with corporate guidelines

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a relevant role (Project Manager)
• 5 years of experience in companies delivering project management, engineering design, research, and public regulatory for risks from climate adaptation, natural disasters, and major incidents (transports, industrial)
• Experience with standards for Business Continuity and Risk Management
• Relevant university-level qualifications in Civil/Architectural Engineering/Planning/Risk or Emergency Management. Disciplines related to geotechnical, structural for buildings (about critical services) and transport infrastructures, water infrastructures & hydrogeology for natural disaster streams, or in civil protection/emergency management/civil defense
• Excellent English written communication skills including writing and editing – ability to easily communicate the required ideas or concept and tailor responses to client specifications. Arabic language is a plus.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General

Soft Skills

• Client focused (both internal and external clients) with a very professional and mature attitude
• Highly organized, good time management, able to work under pressure to strict deadlines
• Ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate others to ensure deadlines are met
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Brand awareness
• Able to demonstrate passion, energy, and drive
• Collaborative with good interpersonal skills – willing to share knowledge, experience, ideas, and expertise and work closely with senior managers.
• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognize one's and others' emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships across departments and outside the organization
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources, and constraints
• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalize on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training, and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental, and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant with the Italian Law n. 68 / 99.