Resident Civil Engineer

Overview

General Description

Civil and Structural Works Supervision

• Perform on-site supervision, inspection, and monitoring of civil and structural works carried out by the EPC Contractor.
• Supervise works including earthworks, excavation, backfilling, foundations, concrete structures, steel structures, buildings, roads, drainage systems, and underground networks.
• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and agreed construction procedures.

Quality Control and Compliance

• Verify compliance of civil works with project specifications, international codes and standards, and local construction regulations.
• Monitor the EPC Contractor’s quality control processes related to civil works and verify implementation on site.
• Identify non-conformities, construction defects, or deviations and report them formally, following up on corrective and preventive actions.

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)

• Monitor HSE compliance related to civil construction activities on site.
• Ensure that civil works are carried out in a safe manner, in accordance with approved risk assessments and method statements.
• Report unsafe conditions, near-misses, or incidents related to civil works and support corrective actions.

Technical Review and Coordination

• Review civil-related EPC submissions including shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and technical documents.
• Ensure effective coordination between civil works and other disciplines (electrical, mechanical, systems, and commissioning).
• Participate in site technical coordination meetings and provide technical input on civil construction matters.

Materials, Inspections, and Work Acceptance

• Supervise and witness site activities such as formwork inspections, reinforcement checks, concrete pouring, curing, and structural erection.
• Verify conformity of construction materials delivered on site (concrete, steel, aggregates, etc.) with approved specifications and certifications.
• Monitor workmanship quality and readiness for work acceptance milestones.

Reporting and Site Records

• Maintain accurate and detailed site records related to civil works, including daily site reports, inspection records, NCRs, punch lists, and progress tracking.
• Prepare and submit daily and weekly reports highlighting progress, quality issues, risks, and observations related to civil construction activities.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, site-based position.
• Occasional travel to other project locations may be required.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, night shifts, or weekends during critical construction phases.
• Compliance with all site access, safety, and security requirements is mandatory.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in supervision of civil works within EPC or large infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods, concrete works, earthworks, and structural works.
• Familiarity with international standards and codes
• Experience in site reporting, inspections, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid UAE driving licence
• Candidate should have either 400 KV experience in either cable or Substation project.
• Interested candidate should be willing to work in multiple locations across Abu Dhabi and surrounding areas.
• Preferable in UAE