Assistant Resident Engineer - Infrastructure Civil

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

Job summary

Parsons in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer to support supervision of major road, bridge, utility, and infrastructure works. You will coordinate site supervision activities, monitor contractor performance, review submissions, and ensure compliance with specifications, quality, safety, and project schedules.

The role requires extensive infrastructure construction experience and proven supervision on large-scale projects in Abu Dhabi, reporting to the Resident Engineer and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in site supervision and construction management for road and infrastructure projects.
• Experience with road and bridge construction.
• Minimum 2 years of proven experience managing supervision activities on large-scale infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong construction supervision and site coordination capabilities.
• Must be available in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Supervise roads, infrastructure, utilities, bridges, and related works.
• Coordinate daily activities with engineers and supervision team.
• Review contractor submissions and shop drawings.
• Monitor progress and ensure compliance with approved requirements.
• Coordinate with service authorities and design engineers.
• Maintain project records and daily diaries.
• Assist with handover of utility works.

Skills

Site supervision

Construction management

English communication

Report writing

Coordination

Supervision team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Assistant Resident Engineer - Infrastructure Civil Job Snapshot

• Role: Assistant Resident Engineer
• Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Industry: Construction
• Function: Construction
• Experience: Minimum 10 years, including 2 years managing supervision activities on large-scale infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi
• Job Type: Full Time

Parsons is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer - Infrastructure Civil in Abu Dhabi, UAE to support construction supervision of major road, bridge, utility, and infrastructure works. Reporting to the Resident Engineer, the role will coordinate site supervision activities, monitor contractor performance, review technical submissions, oversee inspectors and surveyors, and help ensure construction complies with approved specifications, quality requirements, safety procedures, and project schedules. The Assistant Resident Engineer will also provide on-site technical direction, coordinate with service authorities and design engineers, monitor construction progress, maintain project records, and support the handover of completed utility works. The position requires extensive infrastructure construction experience together with proven supervision experience on large-scale projects in Abu Dhabi.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Construction
• Function: Construction
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Responsibilities

• Construction Supervision - Report directly to the Resident Engineer and assist with supervision of roads, infrastructure, utilities, bridges, and associated works.
• Act on behalf of the Resident Engineer during periods of absence or leave.
• Coordinate daily activities with engineers and other members of the construction supervision team.
• Monitor contractor activities and verify that work proceeds according to approved project requirements.
• Provide necessary on-site direction within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Assist the Resident Engineer in issuing site instructions related to utility works and associated activities.
• Coordinate with contractor engineers regarding schedules and deployment of resources.
• Monitor construction progress against programmed activities.
• Assist with reviews of shop drawings and design proposals.
• Review method statements and other technical submissions.
• Coordinate correspondence related to utility and infrastructure activities.
• Prepare technical responses for review by the Resident Engineer.
• Coordinate with Parsons design engineers to resolve design and construction issues.
• Review material submissions and provide technical justification where required.
• Analyze laboratory and technical reports.
• Apply acceptance sampling plans, testing procedures, and appropriate quality measures.
• Verify compliance with project specifications.
• Site Team Management The Assistant Resident Engineer will provide direct supervision and coordination across field inspection and surveying activities to maintain consistent construction oversight.
• Direct and assist inspectors and surveyors as applicable.
• Monitor the performance of site supervision personnel.
• Review daily reports prepared by inspectors.
• Maintain the required daily project diary.
• Coordinate field activities between supervision disciplines.
• Verify that inspection and surveying activities support current construction priorities.
• Escalate significant technical, quality, safety, or progress issues to the Resident Engineer.
• Service Authority Coordination - Convene and chair meetings with relevant service authorities.
• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors on infrastructure and utility matters.
• Maintain communication with parties associated with assigned works.
• Support resolution of issues affecting utility construction and approvals.
• Maintain records required for completed utility works.
• Coordinate the handover of utility works to the respective service authorities.
• Assist the contractor in obtaining necessary final clearances.
• Progress Monitoring and Reporting - Check and measure completed construction work within the assigned discipline.
• Maintain accurate records of performed works.
• Assist the Resident Engineer in monitoring actual progress against programmed work.
• Support preparation of weekly progress reports.
• Assist with monthly project reporting.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of site records.
• Maintain construction information required for progress assessment and project closeout.
• Ensure as-built records remain current and complete.
• Quality Assurance and Control - Monitor construction activities for compliance with project specifications.
• Review material submissions against applicable technical requirements.
• Analyze laboratory testing information and technical reports.
• Support acceptance sampling and testing activities.
• Apply appropriate quality control measures during construction supervision.
• Maintain awareness of Quality Assurance specifications.
• Apply knowledge of Statistical Quality Control where appropriate.
• Identify non-conforming work and coordinate appropriate technical action.
• Health and Safety - Support achievement of project safety objectives.
• Oversee implementation of applicable site safety procedures.
• Participate actively in health and safety matters.
• Coordinate safety requirements with the Resident Engineer.
• Work with project safety representatives on relevant site issues.
• Monitor field activities for compliance with established safety procedures.
• Raise safety concerns through the appropriate project channels.
• As-Built Records and Handover - Verify the correctness and completeness of as-built drawings for assigned works.
• Maintain necessary construction and as-built records.
• Coordinate documentation required for utility handover.
• Support final inspection and closeout activities.
• Facilitate handover of completed utility works to service authorities.
• Assist the contractor with documentation required to secure final clearances.

What Required Skills You 'll Bring

• Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in site supervision and construction management for road and infrastructure projects.
• Experience with road and bridge construction.
• Minimum 2 years of proven experience managing supervision activities on large-scale infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi.
• Ability to review and justify material submissions.
• Experience analyzing laboratory and technical reports.
• Knowledge of acceptance sampling plans, testing, and construction quality measures.
• Ability to verify compliance with project specifications.
• Sound knowledge of contractual relationships.
• Strong construction supervision and site coordination capabilities.
• Computer literacy for accessing data, maintaining records, and generating reports.
• Ability to use relevant project-specific engineering and construction software.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience maintaining construction and as-built records.
• Ability to coordinate utility handover and final service authority clearances.
• Must be available in the UAE.

What Desired Skills You 'll Bring

• Knowledge of Quality Assurance specifications.
• Understanding of Statistical Quality Control methods and their application to infrastructure construction.

Role Impact The Assistant Resident Engineer will provide an important link between the Resident Engineer, field supervision personnel, contractors, design engineers, and service authorities. Effective technical oversight, quality control, progress monitoring, safety coordination, and accurate project records will help ensure road and infrastructure works are completed in accordance with approved requirements and prepared for successful handover.

About Parsons Parsons provides multidisciplinary engineering, infrastructure, construction supervision, and project management expertise for complex transportation and urban development programs. Its teams support roads, bridges, utilities, and associated infrastructure through engineering coordination, field supervision, quality oversight, and project delivery.