Resident Engineer (Infrastructure)

Role overview

Site supervision and coordination

• Supervise site engineers and work inspectors for storm drainage, sewage, and associated works.
• Direct supervision of drainage and wet and dry utilities, including pipes, manholes, chambers, and gullies.
• Coordinate with other discipline Resident Engineers and design engineers to maintain construction consistency and resolve issues.
• Review shop drawings, design proposals, method statements, and requests for information.
• Coordinate contractor scheduling and resources; maintain daily diaries and review team reports.
• Direct and monitor construction teams, including site engineers, inspectors, and surveyors.
• Advise on contractual and construction matters, utilities diversions and installations, and traffic diversions.
• Monitor and report work progress; provide site direction and issue site instructions.
• Ensure safety goals are met and safety procedures are implemented.

Required qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 15 years of relevant roads and infrastructure experience, including at least 5 years as a Resident Engineer or senior site supervision role on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven UAE infrastructure project and authority coordination experience.
• Experience with contract administration, extension-of-time evaluation, and variation assessment.
• Strong leadership and team management; excellent report writing and contractual correspondence drafting.
• Sound knowledge of contractual relationships, problem-solving, computer use, and relevant project software.
• Fluent written and spoken English with strong technical writing and communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

• A master’s degree in a related engineering programme is preferred.
• ADM approvals are an advantage.