Utilities Civil Engineer - Freight Facilities Ruwais

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• Manage the site supervision team for the Freight Facilities Project in Ruwais.
• Review Inspectors’ Daily Reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project standards.
• Prepare the Engineer’s Daily Diary summarizing daily activities, key progress, and observations.
• Provide general oversight of Inspectors’ daily activities, including task assignments, on-site performance, and technical guidance.
• Review Contractor’s inspection, surveying, and testing requests and evaluate subsequent reports for conformance with specifications.
• Review and approve Contractor’s shop drawings, materials, and methods as delegated by the Resident Engineer.
• Monitor and verify the performance of the Contractor’s survey team and ensure accuracy of setting-out works.
• Prepare meeting minutes and technical correspondence as delegated by the Resident Engineer.
• Coordinate with the Contractor’s supervisory staff regarding work sequence, methodology, and schedule compliance.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure adherence to the Contractor’s approved baseline program.
• Conduct continuous field inspections of the work in progress and provide consultation to both the Resident Engineer and Contractor’s teams.
• Prepare written and verbal reports for the Resident Engineer on technical, contractual, and procedural matters.
• Review and verify as-built drawings in coordination with inspectors and surveyors.
• Ensure all site activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, and HSE standards.
• Identify non-conformances, initiate corrective actions, and follow up to ensure resolution.
• Support the Resident Engineer in reviewing technical submittals, progress reports, and project documentation.
• Maintain effective coordination between the supervision team and the Contractor to resolve site-related issues efficiently.
• .Liaise and coordinate with relevant Authorities
• Review authority-related drawings and ensure compliance with each authority’s latest standards and specifications.
• Follow up on authority inspection requests and assist in resolving comments or non-compliance issues.
• Ensure timely submission and approval of all authority NOCs required for construction, testing, and final handover.
• Coordinate with utility service providers to facilitate connection works, diversions, and protection of existing services.
• Attend authority meetings and provide technical input to support the Resident Engineer during coordination and progress discussions.
• Maintain records of authority communications, approvals, and correspondence for project documentation and handover.

Qualifications

• ****Required Qualifications:****
• Minimum 8 years experience in rail/metro or major infrastructure projects
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline from a recognised institution
• Proven experience in site supervision and management of inspection teams
• Demonstrated expertise in utilities and civil works construction
• Strong knowledge of construction specifications, standards, and quality control procedures
• Experience with authority coordination and compliance in infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in reviewing and approving technical submittals, shop drawings, and as-built documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Competency in HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards and site safety protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on freight rail facilities, rail logistics, or transportation infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with surveying, setting-out works, and construction layout verification
• Knowledge of utility service coordination and diversions
• Experience with project management software and digital documentation systems
• Professional certification in Civil Engineering or Project Management
• Previous experience working on projects in the Middle East or similar regulatory environments
• Strong stakeholder management and inter-departmental coordination experience

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