Assistant Resident Engineer

KN International Architects and Engineers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

KN International Architects and Engineers LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer to support infrastructure projects. You will work with the Resident Engineer to oversee site activities, ensure conformity with designs, specifications, quality, and safety standards, and coordinate with contractors and utility teams.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, experience in civil works and wet utilities, and strong coordination and inspection skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience in infrastructure construction supervision, civil works, wet utilities.
• Knowledge of water supply, sewerage, drainage, and irrigation systems.
• Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and construction method statements.
• Experience with UAE infrastructure projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and supervising daily construction activities related to civil works and wet utilities.
• Oversee the execution of underground utility networks, including stormwater drainage, sewerage, water supply, and irrigation systems.
• Monitor the installation of pipelines, valves, manholes, inspection chambers, and other utility structures.
• Ensure earthworks, excavation, backfilling, compaction, concrete works, and road reinstatement meet requirements.
• Examine contractor submissions, including drawings, material approvals, and quality control plans.
• Track site progress against schedules and flag delays or issues to the Resident Engineer.
• Liaise with contractors, site inspectors, surveyors, utility providers, and other teams on technical matters.
• Oversee testing and inspection of utility networks, including pressure tests, leakage tests, and CCTV surveys.
• Identify construction defects and deviations and coordinate rectification with the contractor.
• Review site interfaces between utility networks and roadworks for coordination.
• Maintain site records, prepare progress reports, and report ongoing issues.
• Provide technical and supervisory support to the Resident Engineer and participate in handover documentation.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Water systems

Site supervision

Construction drawings

Quality assurance

Coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

KN International Architects and Engineers LLC | Full time

Assistant Resident Engineer

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 11/04/2026

KNInternational is seeking a qualified Assistant Resident Engineer to support thedelivery of infrastructure projects. The successful candidate willwork closely with the Resident Engineer to oversee site activities, providetechnical guidance, and ensure that construction works are carried out inaccordance with approved designs, project specifications, quality standards,and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing and supervising dailyconstruction activities related to civil works and wet utilities.
  
• Oversee the execution of undergroundutility networks, including stormwater drainage, sewerage, water supply,and irrigation systems.
  
• Monitor the installation of pipelines,valves, manholes, inspection chambers, and other associated utilitystructures.
  
• Ensure that earthworks, excavation,backfilling, compaction, concrete works, and road reinstatement arecarried out according to approved requirements.
  
• Examine contractor submissions, includingconstruction drawings, material approvals, work procedures, and qualitycontrol plans.
  
• Check site inspection requests andtechnical queries, ensuring that submitted works meet the requiredspecifications and standards.
  
• Track site progress against approvedschedules and highlight any delays or construction issues to the ResidentEngineer.
  
• Liaise with contractors, site inspectors,surveyors, utility providers, and other engineering teams to addresstechnical matters and construction constraints.
  
• Oversee the required testing andinspection of utility networks, including pressure tests, leakage tests,and CCTV surveys.
  
• Identify construction defects anddeviations from approved designs, and follow up with the contractor toensure timely rectification.
  
• Review site interfaces between utilitynetworks, roadworks, and other infrastructure components to ensure propercoordination.
  
• Maintain site records, prepare progressreports, and report on construction activities and outstanding issues.
  
• Provide technical and supervisory supportto the Resident Engineer in managing site operations and ensuringcompliance with project requirements.
  
• Participate in completion inspections,testing and commissioning, and the preparation of project handoverdocumentation.
  

Required Qualifications &Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering ora related discipline from an accredited institution.
  
• Relevant experience in infrastructureconstruction supervision, particularly in civil works and wet utilities.
  
• Sound technical knowledge of water supply,sewerage, stormwater drainage, and irrigation systems.
  
• Hands-on experience in pipeline works,utility chambers, manholes, excavation, backfilling, and reinstatement.
  
• Ability to review and interpretengineering drawings, technical specifications, and construction methodstatements.
  
• Good understanding of site inspectionprocedures, construction quality assurance, and applicable engineeringstandards.
  
• Familiarity with contractor submissions,material approvals, inspection procedures, and quality documentation.
  
• Strong technical coordination,problem-solving, and reporting abilities.
  
• Effective communication and interpersonalskills, with the ability to work closely with contractors andmultidisciplinary teams.
  
• Previous experience working on UAEinfrastructure projects is preferred.
  

Why Join Us?

At KN International, we are committed todelivering excellence in infrastructure solutions. Our team works on impactfulprojects that drive innovation and progress. We offer competitive benefits,career growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.