Assistant Resident Engineer - Bridge , Tunnel and infra

AECO; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer to support supervision of bridge, tunnel, and infrastructure works in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This full-time, on-site role requires coordinating with the Resident Engineer, reviewing technical submissions, and ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications.

The candidate will monitor structural elements, guide field activities, and help maintain project documentation, health, safety, and quality on site. UAE infrastructure experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and coordination skills are essential.
• Experience supervising major civil and structural works is required.
• Ability to review drawings, method statements and technical submissions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in managing construction activities for bridges, tunnels and infrastructure.
• Monitor site quality, progress and compliance with drawings and specs.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, inspectors and surveyors to resolve site issues.
• Maintain site records and project documentation.
• Support safety, quality and delivery of the works.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Assistant Resident Engineer - Bridge , Tunnel and infra

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED ABU DHABI
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: AE - Abu Dhabi, UAE - Site - Interna

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We are looking for an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer to support the supervision of bridge, tunnel, and infrastructure works in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Resident Engineer in managing and supervising construction activities for bridges, tunnels, and infrastructure works.
• Supervise construction activities and ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
• Monitor structural works including foundations, piling, abutments, piers, retaining walls, decks, concrete works, and associated structures.
• Supervise tunnel construction activities, including excavation, structural works, waterproofing, drainage, and associated infrastructure.
• Monitor infrastructure works including roads, earthworks, utilities, drainage, and associated works.
• Review contractor method statements, shop drawings, material submittals, and technical submissions.
• Monitor site progress, quality, and construction activities and identify any issues requiring attention.
• Coordinate with the Contractor, Engineers, Inspectors, Surveyors, and other project disciplines to resolve site issues.
• Review Inspection Requests, RFIs, technical queries, and non-conformance reports.
• Monitor testing and inspection activities and ensure works comply with approved requirements.
• Coordinate survey and setting-out activities and verify line, level, alignment, and dimensions.
• Monitor interfaces between bridges, tunnels, roads, utilities, and other infrastructure works.
• Attend site meetings, coordination meetings, and progress meetings as required.
• Maintain site records, inspection reports, photographs, and relevant project documentation.
• Support the Resident Engineer in monitoring progress, quality, safety, and overall construction delivery.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in bridge, tunnel, and infrastructure construction.
• Experience in supervising major civil and structural works.
• Good knowledge of concrete works, foundations, piling, earthworks, roads, drainage, and utility interfaces.
• Experience in reviewing drawings, method statements, material submittals, and technical documents.
• Good knowledge of construction quality requirements, inspection procedures, and HSE requirements.
• UAE experience on major infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

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