Senior Resident Engineer
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Lead site supervision for large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations, quality standards, and managing multidisciplinary teams effectively.
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Overview
The Senior Resident Engineer will lead site supervision for large-scale mega/giga developments, including villa communities and high-rise buildings, ensuring delivery in line with design intent, UAE authority regulations, quality standards, and project timelines.
The role demands strong leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholders.
Your role
- Lead end-to-end site supervision for mega/giga projects (mixed-use, villas, and high-rise developments).
- Ensure construction aligns with approved drawings, specifications, and UAE authority requirements (DM, DDA, Trakhees, etc.).
- Manage and mentor Resident Engineers, inspectors, and discipline engineers.
- Review and approve shop drawings, materials, method statements, and technical submittals.
- Monitor project progress, KPIs, and schedules, ensuring timely delivery.
- Drive quality assurance/control and enforce HSE compliance across sites.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and government authorities.
- Lead resolution of complex technical and site issues.
- Review and validate progress payments, variations, and claims.
- Provide executive-level reporting to stakeholders on progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
- About you
- Bachelor s Degree in Civil Engineering (Master s preferred).
- 15+ years of experience, with significant UAE experience in consultancy supervision roles.
- Proven track record in mega/giga projects (large-scale residential/mixed-use developments).
- Strong experience in villa projects and high-rise buildings in the UAE.
- Deep knowledge of UAE construction regulations and authority approvals.
- Experience in managing multi-package, high-value projects.
- Proficiency in Primavera, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
- Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, Chartered Engineer) preferred.
Core Competencies
- Leadership of large, multidisciplinary teams.
- Mega project delivery expertise.
- Stakeholder & authority management.
- Risk & issue resolution.
- Quality, safety & compliance focus.
- Rewards & benefits
- Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career.
- This includes:
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
- Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
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