Assistant Resident Engineer (Buildings)

ALSUWEIDI Engineering Consultants; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

ALSUWEIDI Engineering Consultants seeks an Assistant Resident Engineer – Buildings for a project in KIZAD, Abu Dhabi. The candidate will support delivery of building construction works, ensuring on-schedule and within-budget completion according to approved designs, specs, quality standards and safety requirements.

Immediate joiners preferred. Requires a Civil Engineering degree and 12+ years of experience, including 6+ in UAE, with proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related program.
• Minimum 12 total years of experience in the field.
• At least 6 years of UAE experience.
• Familiar with MS Office, Outlook, AutoCAD and other related software.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Resident Engineer and supervise buildings construction projects.
• Manage phase, part or area of the project as assigned by Management and RE.
• Act as a substitute for the Resident Engineer during their absence.
• Collaborate with engineers and the construction supervision team to coordinate activities.
• Assist in review of shop drawings, design proposals, and method statements.
• Coordinate with design engineers to resolve related issues.
• Maintain daily diaries and inspector reports; oversee safety on site.
• Organize meetings with authorities, contractors and other parties.

Skills

Civil supervision

Construction coordination

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a skilled, proactive, and detail-oriented Assistant Resident Engineer – Buildings to join our team for a project in KIZAD, Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of building construction works, ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with approved designs, specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Immediate joiners preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related program
• Minimum 12 total years of experience in the field of engineering, at least 6 in UAE.

Supervision Expertise:

• Demonstrates a comprehensive track record in all aspects of civil supervision for significant building projects mainly warehouses and industrial buildings.
• Thorough understanding of engineering, civil construction, and industry-leading practices.

Software Proficiency:

• Familiar with MS Office, Outlook, AutoCAD and other related software.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report to the Resident Engineer and contribute to the supervision of buildings construction projects and related tasks.
• Manage phase, part or area of the project as assigned by Management and RE.
• Act as a substitute for the Resident Engineer during their absence or leave.
• Collaborate closely with other engineers and members of the construction supervision team to coordinate activities effectively.
• Assist the Resident Engineer in the review of shop drawings, design proposals, method statements, and other tasks related to the utility section, including the preparation of responses for the Resident Engineer's review.
• Coordinate with ALSUWEIDI's design engineers to resolve related issues.
• Maintain comprehensive daily diaries and reports prepared by inspectors.
• Work with contractor engineers to manage scheduling and resource allocation.
• Provide guidance, support, and oversight for inspectors and surveyors as required.
• Organize and lead special meetings involving service authorities, contractors, subcontractors, and other relevant parties related to your responsibilities.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of records.
• Oversee the achievement of safety objectives on the project and supervise the implementation of safety protocols.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Actively engage in all health and safety matters on-site, as directed by the Resident Engineer and project safety representatives.
• Offer necessary on-site direction and support the Resident Engineer in issuing site instructions related to utility works and related items.
• Verify and measure the completed work within your area of responsibility, maintain records, and assist the Resident Engineer in tracking progress against the project schedule.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of as-built drawings within your scope of work.
• Examine and validate material submissions, analyze technical reports, execute acceptance sampling plans, perform testing, and assess quality to guarantee adherence to project specifications.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.