Assistant Resident Engineer

KN International Architects and Engineers LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

KN International is seeking an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer (Sewerage) to oversee sewerage infrastructure construction in the UAE. The role requires ensuring compliance with local regulations, coordinating activities, and supervising inspection teams.

The ideal candidate has extensive UAE-experience in project management, construction oversight, and stakeholder engagement, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10–12 years of experience in sewerage projects, UAE preferred.
• Strong knowledge of local regulations, standards and best practices in sewerage.
• Experience in project management, construction oversight, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in contract administration, submittals and RFIs.
• Supervise the construction inspection team and contractor activities.
• Oversee construction activities ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor adherence to site health and safety plans.
• Review progress, materials, manpower and equipment deployment.
• Coordinate construction interfaces with other contractors onsite.
• Attend weekly and monthly progress meetings.
• Identify constraints, analyze risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare daily diaries and maintain project documentation.
• Provide guidance on work assignments and contractor operations.
• Report contractual and procedural matters to the Resident Engineer.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Construction oversight

CAD tools

Project management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Project management software

Job description

Assistant Resident Engineer (Sewerage)

Company: KN International

Location: Abu Dhabi & Al Dhafrah, Western Region

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

KN International is seeking an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer (Sewerage) to join our team. This role involves overseeing the construction and of sewerage infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and coordinating construction activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction supervision, project management, and stakeholder coordination within the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer (RE) in managing construction contract administration ensuring efficient correspondence submittals and RFIs with contractors.
• Supervise and direct the construction inspection team to ensure all contractor activities are adequately covered.
• Oversee all aspects of construction activities ensuring quality and compliance with contract documents.
• Monitor and enforce contractor adherence to approved site health & safety plans.
• Review and track contractor progress including materials used onsite storage manpower and equipment deployment.
• Coordinate construction activities and interfaces with other contractors onsite.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly monthly and other progress meetings.
• Identify constraints analyze risks and recommend corrective measures to maintain project timelines.
• Review inspectors daily reports and prepare the engineer s daily diary ensuring accurate project documentation.
• Provide oversight and guidance on work assignments site performance and contractor operations.
• Maintain continuous inspections and report contractual and procedural matters to the Resident Engineer.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 1012 years of experience in sewerage projects preferably within the UAE.
• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in sewerage engineering within the UAE.
• local regulations standards and best practices in sewerage projects.
• Strong understanding of local regulations, standards, and best practices in sewerage projects.
• project management construction oversight and stakeholder engagement in the UAE.
• Proven expertise in project management, construction oversight, and stakeholder engagement in the UAE.
• Excellent communication leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• project management software CAD tools and other relevant technology platforms.
• Proficiency in project management software, CAD tools, and other relevant technology platforms.
• Willingness to be based in Al Dhafrah Western Region as required.
• Willingness to be based in Abu Dhabi or Al Dhafra, Western Region as required.

Why Join Us

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

Key Skills

• IT Project Management
• Business Solutions
• Conflict Management
• EstimationIT Service Desk

Employment Type

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience

Experience: years

Vacancy

Vacancy: 1