Resident Engineer

Overview

Project Leadership & Construction Supervision

• Serve as the Consultant's lead representative on site for all civil, infrastructure, and landscape construction activities.
• Oversee and coordinate the supervision team, including civil engineers, inspectors, landscape specialists, and support staff.
• Ensure construction works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and project schedules.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Lead site meetings and coordinate activities between contractors, utility providers, authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and timely resolution of site-related issues.

Civil & Infrastructure Management

• Supervise the construction of roads, highways, utilities, drainage systems, earthworks, grading, paving, public realm, and associated infrastructure works.
• Review contractor methodologies, work programmes, temporary works, and construction sequencing.
• Monitor utility diversions, interfaces, and authority approvals to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Verify construction progress against approved baseline schedules and milestones.

Landscape & Public Realm Delivery

• Oversee landscape installation works, including hardscape, softscape, irrigation systems, street furniture, and public realm elements.
• Ensure landscape works comply with approved design intent, material specifications, sustainability requirements, and quality standards.
• Coordinate closely with landscape architects, irrigation specialists, and contractors throughout project execution.
• Monitor plant establishment, maintenance requirements, and final handover processes.

Contract Administration

• Administer construction contracts in accordance with project requirements and applicable contract conditions.
• Review and make recommendations on contractor submissions, RFIs, technical queries, variation requests, and extension of time claims.
• Assess progress reports, payment applications, and construction deliverables.
• Maintain comprehensive records of project correspondence, site instructions, and contractual communications.
• Support the Project Director and Commercial Team in managing contractual risks and project change.

Quality Assurance & Control

• Implement and oversee project quality management procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with approved specifications and standards.
• Review non-conformance reports and corrective action plans.
• Ensure testing, commissioning, and handover activities are completed in accordance with project requirements.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture across the project.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved HSE plans and local regulations.
• Participate in site safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Ensure environmental and sustainability requirements are implemented throughout construction.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, contractors, government authorities, utility providers, and project stakeholders.
• Prepare and present progress updates, technical reports, and project performance summaries.
• Escalate critical risks, delays, and issues to senior management with recommended mitigation measures.