Assistant Resident Engineer - Civil & Wet Utilities

Kn Uae; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

KN International is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer to support delivery of infrastructure projects in the UAE. You will work closely with the Resident Engineer to oversee site activities, provide technical guidance, and ensure construction complies with designs, specifications, quality standards and safety requirements.

The role requires a civil engineering degree and hands-on supervision of civil works and wet utilities, with strong coordination, problem-solving and reporting skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Relevant experience in infrastructure construction supervision, particularly in civil works and wet utilities.
• Sound technical knowledge of water supply, sewerage, stormwater drainage, and irrigation systems.
• Hands-on experience in pipeline works, utility chambers, manholes, excavation, backfilling, and reinstatement.
• Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and construction method statements.
• Good understanding of site inspection procedures, construction quality assurance, and applicable engineering standards.
• Familiarity with contractor submissions, material approvals, inspection procedures, and quality documentation.
• Strong technical coordination, problem-solving, and reporting abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Previous experience working on UAE infrastructure projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and supervising daily construction activities related to civil works and wet utilities
• Oversee the execution of underground utility networks including stormwater drainage sewerage water supply and irrigation systems
• Monitor the installation of pipelines valves manholes inspection chambers and other associated utility structures
• Ensure that earthworks excavation backfilling compaction concrete works and road reinstatement are carried out according to approved requirements
• Examine contractor submissions including construction drawings material approvals work procedures and quality control plans
• Check site inspection requests and technical queries ensuring that submitted works meet the required specifications and standards
• Track site progress against approved schedules and highlight any delays or construction issues to the Resident Engineer
• Liaise with contractors site inspectors surveyors utility providers and other engineering teams to address technical matters and construction constraints
• Oversee the required testing and inspection of utility networks including pressure tests leakage tests and CCTV surveys
• Identify construction defects and deviations from approved designs and follow up with the contractor to ensure timely rectification
• Review site interfaces between utility networks roadworks and other infrastructure components to ensure proper coordination
• Maintain site records prepare progress reports and report on construction activities and outstanding issues
• Provide technical and supervisory support to the Resident Engineer in managing site operations and ensuring compliance with project requirements
• Participate in completion inspections testing and commissioning and the preparation of project handover documentation

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Coordination

Reporting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

KN International is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer to support delivery of infrastructure projects in the UAE. You will work closely with the Resident Engineer to oversee site activities, provide technical guidance, and ensure construction complies with designs, specifications, quality standards and safety requirements.

The role requires a civil engineering degree and hands-on supervision of civil works and wet utilities, with strong coordination, problem-solving and reporting skills to