Assistant Resident Engineer
ATKINSREALIS OVERSEAS - DUBAI BRANCH
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Job summary
AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) to oversee overground metro station construction, testing and handover. You will supervise civil, structural, architectural and MEP works, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, safety and client requirements.
The role requires 15+ years in construction supervision, with at least 5 years on metro or rail projects, GCC/UAE experience preferred. Strong coordination, reporting and contract administration skills are essential.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required in civil/structural/construction engineering or related field.
- Professional Engineering certification is preferred.
- Minimum 15+ years of overall construction supervision experience.
- At least 5 years on metro/rail/transit or major transportation projects.
Responsibilities
- Supervise overground metro station construction works from start to handover.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure works meet drawings, specs and schedules.
- Review shop drawings, method statements, RFIs and submittals.
- Support testing, commissioning and snagging activities.
- Prepare site progress reports and highlight risks to the Resident Engineer.
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Job description
The Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) – Overground Stations will support the Resident Engineer in overseeing the construction, testing, commissioning, and handover of elevated and at-grade metro station structures and associated architectural, civil, structural, MEP, and rail interface works. The role ensures that all works are executed in accordance with project specifications, approved drawings, contract requirements, quality standards, safety regulations, and client expectations.
Construction Supervision: Assist the Resident Engineer in managing the supervision of overground metro station construction works.
Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project schedules.
Supervise station-related civil, structural, architectural, and MEP works during all phases of construction.
Review construction methodologies and ensure adherence to approved work procedures.
Coordinate site inspections and verify that works are completed according to contractual requirements.
Ensure implementation of project Quality Management Systems and inspection procedures.
Review and witness inspections, testing activities, and material approvals.
Monitor NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), corrective actions, and close-out processes.
Verify compliance with applicable international standards, local regulations, and client requirements.
Promote a strong safety culture across the project site.
Ensure compliance with project HSE plans, permit-to-work systems, and Dubai/UAE regulations.
Participate in site safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
Monitor contractor implementation of environmental and sustainability requirements.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, architecture, MEP, systems, track, utilities, roads, and traffic specialists.
Support management of interfaces between station works and adjacent infrastructure packages.
Liaise with contractors, stakeholders, utility authorities, and client representatives to resolve site issues effectively.
Participate in technical and progress meetings.
Assist in reviewing contractor submissions including shop drawings, method statements, RFIs, material submittals, and work inspection requests.
Support verification of completed works for progress measurements and payment applications.
Monitor variations, claims, and contractual compliance issues and provide recommendations to the Resident Engineer.
Support testing and commissioning activities related to station systems and building services.
Verify readiness of station assets for integrated testing and operational handover.
Participate in snagging, de-snagging, and final acceptance inspections.
Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly site progress reports.
Maintain records of inspections, technical issues, site instructions, and construction activities.
Highlight risks, delays, quality concerns, and mitigation measures to the Resident Engineer.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
Professional Engineering certification is preferred.
Minimum 15+ years of overall experience in construction supervision and project delivery.
At least 5 years of experience on metro, rail, transit, or major transportation infrastructure projects.
Proven experience supervising elevated or overground station construction works.
GCC/UAE experience is highly preferred.
Previous experience with PMC/Engineer/Consultant organizations is desirable.
Strong knowledge of station structures, architectural finishes, and MEP integration.
Good understanding of rail project interfaces and operational requirements.
Knowledge of FIDIC contract conditions.
Familiarity with testing, commissioning, and handover processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization.
We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.
Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.
We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Find out more.
Employee Job Type Regular.
At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.
We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people.
We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.
We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital.
The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.
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