Assistant Resident Engineer - Site

Egis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer for our Abu Dhabi project. You will work with the Resident Engineer to oversee mid-rise to high-rise building construction, ensuring quality, safety and regulatory compliance on site.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, leadership, and the ability to coordinate multiple activities and teams concurrently. Experience with BIM processes and documentation is essential for effective coordination on this project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Experience in mid-rise to high-rise building projects with site supervision.
• Proficiency in BIM processes and construction coordination.
• UAE/GCC project experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor daily construction activities on site, ensuring adherence to drawings, specs and method statements.
• Coordinate between contractors, subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Review drawings, shop drawings and method statements for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain site documentation including inspection records, progress reports and handover packages.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

BIM familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

BIM

Job description

Job Description:

Company Description

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 77 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 23,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis has long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Assistant Resident Engineer to join our team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will work alongside the Resident Engineer to oversee construction activities, ensure compliance with project specifications, and maintain the highest standards of quality, safety, and technical excellence on site. The successful candidate will have proven experience in mid-rise to high-rise building projects, strong technical and documentation skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple activities and multidisciplinary teams concurrently.

• Supervise and monitor daily construction activities, including enabling works and structural works, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and monitor quality, progress, safety, and compliance.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, shop drawings, method statements, and construction methodologies.
• Monitor key construction activities including shoring, dewatering, waterproofing, PT slabs, façade works, and structural works.
• Coordinate site activities between contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage and maintain site documentation, including inspection records, progress reports, photographic records, and handover documentation.
• Coordinate documentation and the handover process between Enabling Works and Main Works contractors, including relevant authority and slab casting documentation.
• Assist with project scheduling, progress monitoring, risk identification, and resolution of technical and site issues.
• Support quality assurance and control processes and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and coordination skills while managing multiple site activities and, where required, concurrent projects.
• Maintain familiarity with BIM processes and support BIM-based coordination and technical reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Substantial experience in mid-rise to high-rise building projects with a proven track record in site supervision and construction management.
• Strong technical knowledge of structural and enabling works, including shoring, dewatering, waterproofing, PT slabs, and façade works.
• Good understanding of ARE roles and responsibilities, construction documentation, inspections, authority requirements, and handover procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to review, assess, and monitor works across multiple technical disciplines.
• Strong managerial, leadership, communication, and coordination skills, with experience managing multidisciplinary teams and multiple activities concurrently.
• Familiarity with BIM processes and construction coordination.
• UAE/GCC project experience and relevant professional certifications will be an advantage.

Additional Information

The role is site based.

• Business Line: Energy and Sustainable Cities
• Type of contract: Permanent contract
• Service Line: Architecture
• Region: Middle East and South Asia
• Job Family: Architecture

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