Assistant Resident Engineer - Bridges and Underpasses

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 246,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd. seeks an Assistant Resident Engineer for Bridges and Underpasses in Dubai to supervise construction, ensure structural quality, and maintain RTA compliance on major transportation projects.

You will coordinate multi‑discipline interfaces and support the Resident Engineer with technical oversight and progress monitoring. The role requires strong infrastructure supervision experience, expertise in reinforced concrete and post‑tensioned systems, and a thorough understanding

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supervising bridge and underpass construction.
• Strong knowledge of RTA standards and Dubai Municipality codes.
• Experience with QA/QC inspection workflows and ITPs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Resident Engineer with administration and supervision of bridge, underpass, box culvert, and related civil works.
• Monitor contractor performance against programmes, milestones and specifications.
• Review schedules, ITPs, method statements, and technical documentation.
• Supervise earthworks, concrete, structural works, waterproofing and asphalt activities.
• Oversee construction of piers, abutments, walls, and deck components.
• Inspect precast elements, post‑tensioned components and related structures.
• Monitor bearings, expansion joints, waterproofing, and interfaces.
• Verify materials against submittals and certificates; review shop drawings and RFIs.
• Coordinate technical interfaces between structural, road, drainage, geotechnical, utility, and traffic disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC, NCRs, and ISO quality procedures.

Skills

Bridge construction supervision

Underpass construction

Civil & Structural engineering

RTA standards

Dubai Municipality codes

QA/QC procedures

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering degree

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Assistant Resident Engineer - Bridges and Underpasses

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Civil & Structural Engineering

Experience: Relevant bridge and infrastructure supervision experience

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Assistant Resident Engineer - Bridges and Underpasses in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity focused on construction supervision, structural quality, RTA compliance, contractor performance, and multidisciplinary coordination for major transportation infrastructure projects. AECOM is hiring an experienced engineering professional to support the Resident Engineer in administering bridge, underpass, culvert, road, and associated civil works while maintaining technical, quality, safety, schedule, and authority requirements.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Civil & Structural Engineering

Salary: 22000-32000

Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Assistant Resident Engineer acts as a key technical and site supervision resource for complex bridge and underpass construction packages. Working closely with the Resident Engineer, the role coordinates structural, road, geotechnical, drainage, utility, and traffic interfaces while monitoring contractor execution against approved drawings, specifications, programmes, quality procedures, and local authority standards. Effective supervision helps control structural risk, maintain construction quality, protect programme objectives, and ensure safe delivery of critical transportation assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer with administration and supervision of bridge, underpass, box culvert, and associated civil construction packages.
• Monitor contractor performance against approved programmes, contractual milestones, specifications, and construction requirements.
• Review construction schedules, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans, and supporting technical documentation.
• Supervise earthworks, concrete construction, structural works, waterproofing, asphalt works, and associated infrastructure activities.
• Oversee construction of bridge piers, abutments, retaining walls, wing walls, decks, slabs, and other structural components.
• Inspect box culverts, precast elements, prestressed concrete components, and related civil structures.
• Monitor post-tensioning operations and verify compliance with approved procedures and technical requirements.
• Supervise installation and inspection of bearings, expansion joints, waterproofing systems, and structural interfaces.
• Verify materials delivered to site against approved material submittals, certificates, and contractual requirements.
• Review shop drawings, material submissions, RFIs, technical clarifications, and contractor proposals.
• Assess NCR close-outs and confirm that corrective actions adequately address identified deficiencies.
• Ensure structural and civil works comply with RTA standards, Dubai Municipality codes, and applicable UAE infrastructure requirements.
• Conduct quality inspections in accordance with approved ITPs and established QCS and ISO quality management procedures.
• Identify deviations from contract documents and coordinate appropriate corrective action with the contractor.
• Support the Resident Engineer in issuing site instructions, technical directions, and non-conformance documentation.
• Monitor contractor manpower, equipment deployment, productivity, and daily construction progress.
• Coordinate technical interfaces between structural, road, drainage, geotechnical, utility, and traffic disciplines.
• Liaise with DEWA, telecommunications providers, RTA Utilities, and other service authorities regarding site interfaces and clearances.
• Support coordination with RTA, Dubai Municipality, and relevant government agencies for permits, NOCs, approvals, and regulatory matters.
• Monitor traffic diversion requirements and construction activities adjacent to live roads.
• Review contractor compliance with approved HSE plans and applicable RTA and Dubai Municipality safety requirements.
• Identify unsafe practices and ensure hazards are reported and addressed promptly.
• Pay particular attention to high‑risk operations including heavy lifting, excavation, scaffolding, shuttering, work at height, and construction near live traffic.
• Participate in weekly and monthly progress meetings with clients, authorities, consultants, and contractors.
• Prepare technical reports covering progress, construction constraints, quality concerns, and recommended corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate site diaries, inspection reports, material verification records, correspondence, and punch lists.
• Support testing, completion inspections, defect resolution, and handover activities for completed bridge and infrastructure works.

Ideal Profile

• Strong professional background in bridge, underpass, and major transportation infrastructure construction supervision.
• Civil or Structural Engineering education appropriate to the technical responsibilities of the position.
• Detailed knowledge of RTA standards, Dubai Municipality codes, and UAE infrastructure requirements.
• Practical experience with bridge structures, underpasses, box culverts, retaining structures, and associated civil works.
• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete, precast concrete, prestressed systems, and post‑tensioned construction.
• Experience supervising bearings, expansion joints, waterproofing, structural concrete, and bridge deck works.
• Familiarity with traffic diversions and construction within active road corridors.
• Ability to review shop drawings, method statements, ITPs, RFIs, material submissions, and technical contractor documentation.
• Sound understanding of QA/QC systems, NCR procedures, inspection workflows, and ISO‑based quality management.
• Experience coordinating utility interfaces involving DEWA, telecommunications networks, and road authority services.
• Knowledge of local NOC, permit, authority approval, and infrastructure coordination processes.
• Ability to identify technical deficiencies and drive practical corrective action without disrupting wider construction activities.
• Strong site leadership capability when coordinating contractors, inspectors, engineers, and multidisciplinary consultants.
• Good understanding of construction safety requirements for bridge and heavy civil works.
• Capable of maintaining clear technical records and presenting site issues to senior engineering and project leadership.

Skills Set

• Bridge construction supervision
• Underpass construction
• Civil and structural engineering
• RTA standards
• Dubai Municipality codes
• UAE infrastructure guidelines
• Reinforced concrete structures
• Precast concrete
• Prestressed concrete
• Post‑tensioning
• Bridge piers
• Bridge abutments
• Retaining walls
• Wing walls
• Box culverts
• Bridge decks
• Bearings installation
• Expansion joints
• Structural waterproofing
• Earthworks
• Asphalt works
• Traffic diversions
• Shop drawing review
• Method statements
• Inspection and Test Plans
• Material submittals
• RFIs
• NCR management
• QCS
• ISO quality systems
• QA/QC inspection
• Construction contract administration
• Contractor supervision
• Utility coordination
• DEWA coordination
• RTA Utilities
• NOC coordination
• Authority approvals
• HSE compliance
• Structural inspections
• Site reporting
• Progress monitoring
• Punch lists
• Construction closeout
• Infrastructure handover

Why Join Us

This position provides substantial responsibility on technically demanding bridge and transportation infrastructure projects in Dubai, combining structural engineering with construction supervision, authority coordination, contractor management, and quality assurance. Exposure to RTA requirements, post‑tensioned structures, major civil works, utility interfaces, and high‑risk construction operations provides a strong platform for progression toward Resident Engineer, Senior Resident Engineer, construction management, and infrastructure leadership positions within the Civil Engineering industry.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing engineering, design, advisory, program management, and construction management expertise across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy. Its transportation teams support complex roads, bridges, structures, and urban infrastructure projects through multidisciplinary design coordination, construction supervision, quality management, and technical project delivery.