Assistant Resident Engineer

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Abu Dhabi seeks an Assistant Resident Engineer to lead construction supervision for major residential projects. You will oversee the client-facing team, supervise contractors, manage safety compliance, and ensure alignment with project scope and contracts.

The role requires extensive senior supervision experience, a Civil or Architectural Engineering degree, and PMP or professional affiliation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of senior construction supervision/management experience on building and construction of residential projects.
• 25 years of experience in complex projects; 10 of them in residential projects.
• PMP certification and membership of a recognized professional institution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery (time, cost, quality) of assigned package.
• Supervise contractors to ensure works meet specifications and milestones.
• Direct the supervision team for day-to-day inspections.
• Maintain a high level of safety awareness and ensure contractor compliance.
• Administer the FIDIC-based contract or standalone contracts.
• Present progress and issues to the client team.

Skills

Residential/High-Rise Experience

Education

Bachelor Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

We are looking for an Assistant Resident Engineer for our Abu Dhabi projects. Reporting to the Director of Supervision/ Project Director, the Resident Engineer will lead AECOM’s Construction Supervision scope of services and act as the client’s main point of contact, advising on all engineering and contractual matters related to the project as per the contracted scope of work.

Job Duties

• Leads the delivery (time, cost, quality) of assigned package.
• Supervise the contractors to ensure the works are constructed as per specification and to established milestone dates.
• Manage and direct the supervision team to undertake day to day inspections of the works.
• Maintain a very high level of Safety awareness and ensure the contractor complies with his obligations.
• Capable of administering the FIDIC based contract or standalone Contracts
• Resolves site issues
• Presents progress and package issues to client team.
• Discuss changes to the scope of work with the Client and key subcontractors.
• Responsible for following up on instructions & commitments associated with the project
• Establishes Project Execution Plan, Health & Safety Plan, Quality Control Plan and other documents in relation to our scope
• Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project and monitors site staff performance
• Plans, directs, supervises and controls the execution of all technical, fiscal and administrative functions of the project and the site team
• Assigns responsibility to key subordinates in their respective fields of expertise
• Provides input to performance reviews and develop plans for subordinates
• Work with other managers, project engineers and discipline Heads to develop budgets, schedules and plans for the various elements of the project
• Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activities within the program, including significant milestones and any conditions, which would affect project cost, schedule, performance or Client relation
• Establishes internal weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position in line with AECOM policies and procedures
• Represent the company in Client meetings.
• Monitor Health and Safety of the construction works and lead to address violations

Specific Skills Required

• Residential Horizontal Development / High-Rise buildings experience required with strong background in start-up, execution and handover of major projects.

Qualifications

xperience

• Minimum 20 years of related senior construction supervision / management experience on Building and Construction of residential projects plus 5 years in a senior related technical position with a broad general engineering background.

Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in relevant Engineering field (i.e. Civil or Architectural Engineering) with 25 years of experience in complex projects and 10 of them are in residential projects.
• PMP, plus membership of a recognized professional institution preferred

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID

J10158478

Business Line

B&P - Buildings & Places

Business Group

DCS

Strategic Business Unit

ME and Africa

Career Area

Construction

Work Location Model

On-Site