Assistant Resident Engineer - Civil Infrastructure (Island Development Project)

Overview

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Assistant Resident Engineer - Civil Infrastructure

What You'Ll Be Doing

• Supervise and manage day-to-day construction of civil infrastructure works on the island, including roads, drainage networks, utilities, earthworks, retaining structures, and associated public realm.
• Support the Resident Engineer in administering the construction contracts, ensuring works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, standards, and project requirements.
• Oversee construction of roadworks (subgrade, subbase, base, asphalt/paving), pedestrian pathways, cycle tracks, and access roads serving island facilities.
• Manage installation and inspection of stormwater and foul drainage systems, manholes, culverts, pumping stations, and outfalls, considering coastal and tidal conditions.
• Coordinate and supervise utility works (potable water, irrigation, fire-fighting, electrical, telecommunications, and other services) including trenching, ducting, chambers, and connections.
• Review and comment on contractor submissions such as method statements, shop drawings, traffic management plans, and inspection and test plans (ITPs)(ITPs) for civil infrastructure activities.
• Monitor construction quality and materials, including aggregates, asphalt, concrete, pipes, ducts, and geotextiles, and witness relevant tests (e.g., compaction, concrete strength, pipe pressure tests).
• Work with survey teams to ensure accurate setting out, levels, and alignments for roads, drainage, and utilities in accordance with design.
• Coordinate interfaces between different work packages (roads, utilities, structures, buildings, marine works) to avoid clashes and ensure smooth delivery.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme, identify potential delays or resource constraints, and recommend mitigation measures.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs)(NCRs), site instructions, and technical queries related to civil infrastructure works, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Participate in regular site meetings with contractors, consultants, and client representatives, providing technical input and status updates on civil works.
• Lead and support safety initiatives on site, including risk assessments and toolbox talks, especially for excavation, lifting, traffic management, and working near utilities.
• Assist with inspections and documentation for handover of civil infrastructure assets, including snagging, punch lists, as-built drawings, and operation and maintenance manuals.

What Required Skills You'Ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Relevant experience 12-15 years in construction supervision of civil infrastructure works (roads, drainage, utilities, earthworks), preferably in a site-based engineer or ARE role.
• Good knowledge of drainage and utility design concepts, including hydraulic considerations, pipe networks, chambers, and service corridors.
• Familiarity with applicable civil engineering standards and codes
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, longitudinal and cross sections, utility coordination drawings, details, and technical specifications.
• Experience implementing quality control and assurance procedures, including ITPs, inspection checklists, and material testing requirements for infrastructure works.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise inspectors and junior engineers in a busy project environment.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance, particularly in remote/island and coastal conditions.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with basic project management and document control systems.

What Desired Skills You'Ll Bring

• Experience delivering civil infrastructure on island, coastal, or marine-related projects (e.g., resort infrastructure, port access roads, causeways, coastal drainage).
• Familiarity with utility authority requirements and procedures for design approval, inspection, and asset handover.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to propose practical, buildable solutions on site that respect design intent, safety, and budget constraints.
• Good interpersonal skills and experience mentoring junior staff and inspectors.
• Flexibility and adaptability to live and work in a remote island setting, including willingness to adjust to varying site conditions and work schedules.
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