Assistant Resident Engineer – Civil & Wet Utilities

AECOM Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer – Civil & Wet Utilities to join our infrastructure project team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will assist the Resident Engineer in supervising civil and wet utilities construction works, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, method statements and project quality requirements.

Key responsibilities include supervising civil and wet utilities activities, coordinating with contractors and authorities, reviewing submissions, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in civil and wet utilities construction and site supervision.
• Knowledge of stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water and irrigation works.
• Experience in pipeline installation, manholes, testing, earthworks, reinstatement.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and method statements.
• Understanding of inspection procedures, quality control and construction standards.
• Strong coordination, communication and problem-solving skills.
• UAE experience on infrastructure projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise civil and wet utilities construction activities per drawings, specs and project requirements.
• Oversee wet utilities works including stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water and irrigation networks.
• Supervise pipeline installation, manholes, catch basins, chambers, valves and related structures.
• Monitor civil works such as excavation, earthworks, backfilling, compaction and concrete works.
• Review contractor submissions (shop drawings, method statements, submittals, ITPs).
• Review and verify Inspection Requests, RFIs and quality documentation.
• Monitor progress and ensure compliance with approved programmes and specifications.
• Coordinate with Contractor, Inspectors, Surveyors, utilities authorities and other disciplines to resolve site issues.
• Monitor pipeline testing, leakage testing, CCTV inspections and commissioning activities.
• Identify defects/non-conforming works and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure coordination between wet utilities, roads, earthworks and other networks.
• Prepare site reports, monitor outstanding works and support progress meetings.
• Assist Resident Engineer in managing site activities, quality, safety and interfaces.
• Support final inspections, testing, handover and closeout of works.

Skills

Civil & wet utilities

Construction supervision

Stormwater drainage

Sewerage

Potable water

Irrigation

Pipeline installation

Earthworks

Reinstatement

Reading drawings & specs

Quality control

Coordination

Communication

Problem solving

UAE project experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Job description

Assistant Resident Engineer – Civil & Wet Utilities

• 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 Assistant Resident Engineer – Civil & Wet Utilities to join our infrastructure project team. The successful candidate will assist the Resident Engineer in supervising and monitoring civil and wet utilities construction works, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and monitor civil and wet utilities construction activities in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Oversee wet utilities works, including stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation networks.
• Supervise pipeline installation, manholes, catch basins, chambers, valves, fittings, and associated structures.
• Monitor civil works, including excavation, earthworks, backfilling, compaction, concrete works, reinstatement, and associated activities.
• Review Contractor submissions, including shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Review and verify Inspection Requests (IRs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and relevant quality documentation.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure works comply with approved programmes and project specifications.
• Coordinate with the Contractor, Inspectors, Surveyors, utility authorities, and other project disciplines to resolve technical and site issues.
• Monitor pipeline testing, leakage testing, CCTV inspections, and other required testing and commissioning activities.
• Identify defective or non-conforming works and follow up on corrective actions.
• Ensure proper coordination between wet utilities, roads, earthworks, and other infrastructure networks.
• Prepare site reports, monitor outstanding works, and support progress meetings.
• Assist the Resident Engineer in managing site activities, quality, safety, and construction interfaces.
• Support final inspections, testing, handover, and closeout of completed works.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in civil and wet utilities construction and site supervision.
• Good knowledge of stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, irrigation, and associated infrastructure works.
• Experience in pipeline installation, manholes, chambers, testing, earthworks, and reinstatement.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Good understanding of inspection procedures, quality control, and construction standards.
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• UAE experience on infrastructure projects is preferred.

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