Assistant Resident Engineer - Residential Construction

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel opportunities

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer to support major residential construction projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. You will lead construction supervision activities, coordinate multidisciplinary site teams and oversee project delivery in accordance with approved specifications, contractual requirements, schedules and quality standards.

Reporting to the Director of Supervision or Project Director, the successful candidate will oversee AECOM's assigned construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering.
• Minimum 20 years in senior construction supervision/management.
• 5+ years in a senior technical position; 25 years in complex projects including 10 years in residential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of assigned construction packages on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Supervise contractors to ensure compliance with drawings, specs and contracts.
• Monitor progress against milestones and coordinate site inspections.
• Administer FIDIC-based or standalone contracts and advise client on engineering and contractual issues.
• Lead site team and coordinate multidisciplinary activities.
• Ensure safety and quality control across residential developments.

Skills

Leadership

Construction supervision

Project management

FIDIC contracts

Safety management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Architectural Engineering

Job description

Assistant Resident Engineer - Residential Construction Job Snapshot - Role: Assistant Resident Engineer - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Construction - Experience: Minimum 20 years of senior construction supervision or management experience, plus 5 years in a senior technical position; 25 years of experience in complex projects, including 10 years in residential projects - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer to support major residential construction projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position involves leading construction supervision activities, coordinating multidisciplinary site teams and overseeing project delivery in accordance with approved specifications, contractual requirements, schedules and quality standards. Reporting to the Director of Supervision or Project Director, the successful candidate will oversee AECOM 's assigned construction supervision services and serve as a principal point of contact for the client on engineering, construction and contractual matters within the agreed scope of work. The role requires extensive experience in residential horizontal developments or high-rise buildings, including project start‑up, construction execution and handover. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong construction management capabilities, knowledge of FIDIC-based contracts, effective leadership and a commitment to safety, quality and successful project delivery.

Job Details

- Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Construction - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Construction Supervision and Project Delivery

• - Lead the delivery of assigned construction packages in accordance with project time, cost and quality objectives.
• - Supervise contractors to ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications and contractual requirements.
• - Monitor construction progress against established project milestones.
• - Direct the supervision team in conducting daily inspections of construction works.
• - Identify construction issues and coordinate their timely resolution.
• - Oversee technical activities associated with residential development and building construction.
• - Monitor contractor performance and ensure construction requirements are implemented effectively.
• - Support successful project execution from mobilization through construction completion and handover.

Project Planning and Execution

• - Establish and implement the Project Execution Plan within the assigned scope of services.
• - Develop relevant project requirements, procedures and supporting documentation.
• - Establish programme requirements for different project areas and construction activities.
• - Coordinate the preparation and implementation of project schedules and execution plans.
• - Work with project managers, engineers and discipline heads to develop budgets, schedules and work plans.
• - Monitor progress against approved project programmes.
• - Identify conditions that may affect project costs, schedules, performance or client relationships.
• - Recommend appropriate actions to address construction and delivery challenges.

Contract Administration and Commercial Coordination

• - Administer FIDIC-based contracts or standalone construction contracts, as applicable.
• - Review contractual matters arising during construction supervision.
• - Advise the client on engineering and contractual issues within the agreed scope of work.
• - Discuss proposed scope changes with the client and relevant subcontractors.
• - Monitor instructions, commitments and contractual requirements associated with the project.
• - Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to address construction and contract administration matters.
• - Support effective management of project changes and associated documentation.
• - Maintain awareness of contractual obligations affecting construction delivery.

Construction Quality Management

• - Establish and oversee the implementation of the Quality Control Plan.
• - Ensure construction works are inspected against approved specifications and project requirements.
• - Direct supervision personnel in monitoring construction quality.
• - Identify non-conforming works and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
• - Monitor contractor compliance with applicable quality requirements.
• - Support the consistent application of project inspection and quality control procedures.
• - Coordinate with discipline engineers to resolve technical and quality-related issues.
• - Maintain effective supervision practices throughout construction execution.

Health and Safety Management

• - Establish and implement the Health and Safety Plan within the assigned supervision scope.
• - Maintain a high level of safety awareness across construction activities.
• - Monitor contractor compliance with health and safety obligations.
• - Identify unsafe conditions and construction safety violations.
• - Lead appropriate follow-up actions to address identified safety issues.
• - Coordinate with site personnel to promote compliance with approved safety procedures.
• - Support a safe working environment through effective supervision and reporting.
• - Escalate significant health and safety concerns through the appropriate project channels.

Site Team Leadership and Management

• - Plan, direct, supervise and control technical, financial and administrative functions associated with the project and site team.
• - Assign responsibilities to key team members according to their areas of technical expertise.
• - Establish clear supervision requirements and monitor site staff performance.
• - Provide guidance and direction to engineers and construction supervision personnel.
• - Contribute to performance reviews and development plans for subordinate staff.
• - Coordinate activities across different engineering disciplines.
• - Promote effective communication and collaboration within the project team.
• - Ensure supervision resources are directed toward project delivery requirements.

Client and Stakeholder Coordination

• - Represent AECOM in client meetings relating to construction supervision and project delivery.
• - Serve as a principal client contact for engineering and contractual matters within the assigned scope.
• - Present construction progress, package performance and significant project issues to the client team.
• - Discuss scope changes and construction requirements with the client and relevant subcontractors.
• - Maintain effective communication with contractors, consultants and internal project stakeholders.
• - Follow up on project instructions, decisions and commitments.
• - Coordinate the resolution of site issues affecting construction progress.
• - Support positive client relationships through professional communication and timely reporting.

Progress Monitoring and Reporting

• - Monitor the progress of project activities against established milestones.
• - Prepare and communicate updates on construction performance, risks and delivery issues.
• - Report significant conditions affecting project cost, schedule, quality or client relationships.
• - Establish internal weekly meetings to review project status.
• - Develop and follow up on action items arising from progress meetings.
• - Monitor the performance of assigned construction packages and site teams.
• - Provide management with relevant information on project progress and outstanding issues.
• - Maintain appropriate records of project decisions, instructions and commitments.

Project Completion and Handover

• - Support construction supervision activities through the project completion and handover stages.
• - Monitor the completion of outstanding construction requirements.
• - Coordinate with relevant engineering disciplines and contractors on unresolved technical matters.
• - Support verification of completed works against approved project requirements.
• - Follow up on construction issues affecting project completion.
• - Assist in coordinating the transition from construction execution to project handover.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor 's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, such as Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering.

Professional Experience

• - Minimum 20 years of related senior construction supervision or construction management experience involving buildings and residential construction projects.
• - At least 5 years in a senior technical position requiring broad general engineering knowledge.
• - 25 years of experience in complex construction projects, including 10 years involving residential projects.
• - Extensive experience in residential horizontal development or high-rise building projects.
• - Strong background in major project start‑up, construction execution and handover.
• - Experience managing construction supervision teams and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities.
• - Experience administering FIDIC-based or standalone construction contracts.
• - Demonstrated experience managing project schedules, budgets, quality requirements and contractor performance.

Professional Certifications

• - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• - Membership in a recognized professional institution is preferred.

Required Technical Knowledge

• - Strong understanding of residential building construction and horizontal development projects.
• - Knowledge of construction supervision procedures and engineering inspection requirements.
• - Familiarity with FIDIC contract administration and construction contractual obligations.
• - Understanding of project execution planning and construction scheduling.
• - Knowledge of construction quality control and contractor compliance requirements.
• - Understanding of health and safety management on construction sites.
• - Ability to assess project risks affecting cost, schedule, performance and quality.
• - Knowledge of construction project reporting and progress monitoring.
• - Understanding of technical and administrative functions within major construction projects.
• - Familiarity with construction completion and handover procedures.

Required Skills and Competencies

• - Strong construction supervision and project management capabilities.
• - Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering and site supervision teams.
• - Excellent technical judgment and construction problem-solving skills.
• - Ability to manage complex project requirements and competing priorities.
• - Strong client relationship management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• - Effective communication, presentation and reporting abilities.
• - Sound understanding of construction contract administration.
• - Ability to monitor contractor performance and resolve site issues.
• - Strong planning, budgeting and scheduling capabilities.
• - Commitment to construction quality and health and safety compliance.
• - Ability to provide technical direction and performance guidance to project personnel.
• - Strong organizational skills and attention to project documentation.
• - Ability to make informed decisions within assigned project responsibilities.

What Equips You for the Role

The ideal candidate is an experienced construction supervision professional with a substantial background in complex residential developments and high-rise building projects. You should have the technical knowledge and leadership capabilities to direct construction supervision teams, administer contracts, coordinate with clients and oversee contractor performance. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of project execution, construction quality, health and safety, commercial requirements and multidisciplinary engineering coordination. Your experience in managing major projects from start‑up through handover will be essential in supporting AECOM 's construction supervision responsibilities.

Onboarding Requirement

AECOM requires all newly hired employees to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. The company is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously.

Benefits and Career Development

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life and disability insurance
• paid time off
• leave arrangements
• employee assistance programmes
• well‑being resources
• business travel insurance
• retirement savings plans and other applicable benefits

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. The company partners with public and private sector clients to develop sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions throughout the project lifecycle. Its capabilities include advisory services, planning, design, engineering, programme management and construction management. AECOM brings together more than 50,000 professionals, including engineers, architects, planners, scientists, digital specialists and construction management experts. As a Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion for fiscal year 2025. The company 's purpose is to deliver a better world by helping clients address complex infrastructure challenges and create lasting benefits for communities. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to respect, collaboration and professional development. Applicant information is handled confidentially in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity guidelines.

Job Reference Information

- Requisition ID: J10158478 - Business Line: B&P - Buildings and Places - Business Group: DCS - Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa - Career Area: Construction - Work Location Model: On-site