Assistant Resident Engineer

KWEC | Al Khawajah Engineering Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 144,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KWEC | Al Khawajah Engineering Consultants seeks an Assistant Resident Engineer to support supervision of residential and high-rise Dubai projects. You will assist the Resident Engineer, review drawings, monitor safety, and coordinate with contractors to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and Dubai regulations.

The ideal candidate holds a civil engineering or architecture degree and has 6–8 years of Dubai experience, strong communication, and quality control skills to drive project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture is required.
• 6–8 years of Dubai-based experience in residential and high-rise projects is required.
• UAE Society of Engineers membership is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai authority regulations and construction practices.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills are essential.
• Ability to supervise site activities and support the Resident Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in supervising daily site activities and monitoring construction progress.
• Ensure all works comply with contract documents, drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and client for smooth project execution.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, method statements, and RFIs; provide technical recommendations.
• Monitor site quality, safety compliance, and construction progress.
• Conduct site inspections and report non-conformances to the Resident Engineer.
• Assist in issuing site instructions, reviewing progress reports, and maintaining project documentation.
• Coordinate with Structural, MEP, Architectural, QS, and Contracts teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai authorities including Dubai Municipality, DDA, Nakheel, Trakhees, DCD.
• Attend site meetings and prepare meeting minutes and project updates.

Skills

Site supervision

Contract administration

Coordination

Quality control

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Assistant Resident Engineer with solid experience in supervising residential and high-rise building projects in Dubai. The successful candidate will assist the Resident Engineer in managing site activities, ensuring that construction works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, contractual requirements, and local authority regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in supervising daily site activities and monitoring construction progress.


• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with contract documents, approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.


• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and the client to facilitate smooth project execution.


• Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and RFIs, and provide technical recommendations.


• Monitor site quality, health and safety compliance, and construction progress.


• Conduct site inspections and report any non-conformance or technical issues to the Resident Engineer.


• Assist in issuing site instructions, reviewing progress reports, and maintaining project documentation.


• Coordinate with Structural, MEP, Architectural, QS, and Contracts teams to resolve technical and construction-related issues.


• Ensure compliance with the requirements of Dubai authorities, including Dubai Municipality, DDA, Nakheel, Trakhees, Dubai Civil Defense (DCD), and other relevant authorities.


• Attend site meetings and assist in preparing meeting minutes and project updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture.


• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in Dubai, with a strong background in residential and high-rise building projects.


• UAE Society of Engineers membership is preferred.


• Good knowledge of Dubai authority regulations, including Dubai Municipality, DDA, Nakheel, Trakhees, and Dubai Civil Defense requirements.


• Strong understanding of construction methods, site supervision, quality control, and contract administration.


• Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team and support the Resident Engineer in achieving project objectives.