Assistant Resident Engineer

Parsons; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in the UAE seeks an Assistant Resident Engineer (Civil) to supervise water distribution network projects for a major utility client in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. You will assist the Resident Engineer to ensure safety, on‑time delivery and adherence to drawings, specifications and client standards.

The ideal candidate holds a BE/BSc in Civil Engineering with 5+ years of consultancy experience, strong knowledge of water network installation, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• BE or BSc in Civil Engineering, accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education.
• Minimum 5 years of experience, preferably in consultancy for civil works.
• Knowledge of water network installation, testing, disinfection and commissioning.
• Familiarity with client specifications, international standards and OSHAD codes.
• Ability to read/interpret drawings and inspection/test plans; proficient in English.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site, six days a week as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise water network construction, including excavation, bedding, pipe laying, and backfilling.
• Oversee contractor works to ensure quality and compliance with contract documents.
• Maintain drawings (red-mark/as-built) and verify contractor submissions.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineer, QA/QC, and safety teams on site.
• Monitor schedule, report progress, and manage site risk and scope changes.
• Assist in interdisciplinary coordination and cover duties during leaves.

Skills

Fluent English

Site coordination

Technical reporting

Reading drawings

Construction software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Job Description:

Job Description:

Assistant Resident Engineer (Civil)

Abu Dhabi / Al Ain, UAE

Parsons is seeking an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer (Civil) to support the construction supervision of water distribution network projects for a major utility client in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

In this role you will assist the Resident Engineer in supervising construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, on schedule and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and the Client’s standards.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintain familiarity with the overall contractual setup and contractual requirements with respect to the civil works, and complete knowledge of the work packages assigned.
• Supervise, guide and co-operate with the Inspectors so that works are performed in proper sequence and to the required quality as per the contract documents, under the applicable permit-to-work systems including Limited Access Permits where required.
• Perform and approve site supervision activities, carry out day-to-day site inspection, attend field and laboratory tests, and follow up construction activities on site.
• Supervise water network construction works, including excavation, bedding, pipe laying, thrust restraint, chambers, valves, fittings, connections, backfilling and reinstatement.
• Supervise the inspection of Contractor works based on inspection and test plans, and advise the Resident Engineer on final approvals for works to be carried out.
• Maintain red-mark and as-built corrections for drawings, and verify Contractor submissions with subsequent correction comments.
• Notify the Resident Engineer of all technical incompatibilities in work or material seen at site, and communicate rectification of non-compliant works to the Contractor.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved method statements, and keep the Contractor informed of the requirement to follow them on site.
• Be aware of the construction schedule and support timely completion of the works; monitor and report on the progress of work.
• Co-operate with the QA / QC function to ensure works are carried out to the agreed quality level and recorded in the appropriate quality control records.
• Maintain a visible presence at the workplace, and actively participate in worksite HSE walkthroughs, inspections, safety interventions and audits at planned intervals.
• Verify the implementation of risk responses and identify new risks at the site; provide discipline-related inputs to the project risk and lessons learned registers.
• Assist the Resident Engineer with interdisciplinary coordination at site, and assume additional Resident Engineer duties where required during leave cycles or emergencies.
• Liaise with Client staff to close the project in accordance with contract obligations and PAC / FAC requirements.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Minimum Engineering Degree (BE or BSc) in Civil Engineering. The degree shall be certified by the Ministry of Higher Education.
• Minimum 5 years of experience for engineering degree holders, with a preference for consultancy experience in a similar scope of work.
• Sound working knowledge of water network installation, testing, disinfection and commissioning practices.
• Familiarity with Client specifications and related international standards, and with the relevant OSHAD Codes of Practice.
• Good knowledge of HSE requirements associated with safe work practices, including confined space, excavation, lifting and working at height, permit-to-work systems and risk assessments.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting drawings, specifications and inspection and test plans.
• Proficient in computer applications for record management, report generation and relevant engineering / construction software.
• Strong coordination, reporting, communication and problem solving skills in a site-based environment.
• Fluent English reading and writing.
• Available on a full-time basis and prepared to work a six-day week at site as required under the Agreement.

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