Senior Resident Engineer - Utilities

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead the site supervision team for utility and infrastructure works.
• Supervise wet and dry utilities, including stormwater, sewerage, potable water, irrigation, electrical, telecom and associated networks.
• Review contractor programmes, method statements, technical submissions, shop drawings and material submittals.
• Monitor progress, quality, safety and compliance with approved drawings, specifications and requirements.
• Coordinate utilities with roads, structures, marine works and other project disciplines.
• Manage utility interfaces and coordinate with Authorities and stakeholders.
• Coordinate Inspection Requests, RFIs, technical queries, NCRs and site issues.
• Monitor testing, commissioning and tie-in works.
• Resolve technical and construction issues with the Contractor and project team.
• Review programme progress and support recovery and mitigation measures.
• Attend coordination meetings and provide technical and construction updates.
• Maintain inspection, testing, as-built and handover documentation; guide site staff and support the Project Manager with delivery risks and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 18+ years of experience in utility and infrastructure projects.
• Strong wet and dry utilities construction experience and extensive knowledge of utility networks.
• Experience with utility diversions, tie-ins, crossings, testing, commissioning and Authority coordination.
• Proven management of site supervision teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of construction specifications, quality standards and HSE procedures.
• UAE experience on major infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, communication and problem-solving skills.

Workplace

• The role leads and supervises construction site works in Abu Dhabi. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.