Assistant Resident Engineer

Role overview

Construction supervision

• Assist with supervision of overground metro station construction and monitor contractor compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and schedules.
• Supervise civil, structural, architectural, and MEP works; review construction methodologies and coordinate site inspections.

Quality, safety, and environment

• Implement quality management and inspection procedures; review and witness inspections, testing, and material approvals, and monitor non-conformance close-out.
• Promote site safety, monitor HSE plans and permit-to-work compliance, participate in audits and incident investigations, and monitor environmental and sustainability requirements.

Coordination and contract administration

• Coordinate civil, structural, architecture, MEP, systems, track, utilities, roads, and traffic teams, and manage interfaces with adjacent infrastructure packages.
• Liaise with contractors, stakeholders, utility authorities, and client representatives; participate in technical and progress meetings.
• Review shop drawings, method statements, RFIs, material submittals, and work inspection requests; support progress measurement and payment applications.
• Monitor variations, claims, and contractual compliance, and provide recommendations to the Resident Engineer.

Testing, handover, and reporting

• Support station systems and building services testing and commissioning, integrated testing readiness, operational handover, snagging, de-snagging, and final acceptance.
• Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports; maintain inspection and construction records and highlight risks, delays, quality concerns, and mitigation measures.

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10–15 years of construction supervision and project delivery experience, including at least 5 years on metro, rail, transit, or major transportation infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience supervising elevated or overground station construction works.
• Professional Engineering certification is preferred; GCC/UAE experience is highly preferred, and PMC/Engineer/Consultant experience is desirable.

Technical skills

• Strong knowledge of station structures, architectural finishes, and MEP integration; good understanding of rail interfaces and operational requirements.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contract conditions and familiarity with testing, commissioning, and handover processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.

Rewards and benefits

• Benefits listed include tax-free salary, life and medical insurance, annual leave, company gratuity scheme, discretionary bonus, annual flight contribution, and transportation and housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program offers 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.