Assistant Resident Engineer - STP

AECOM Middle East Ltd

Dubai

On-site

AED 424,080 - 647,280

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai, UAE is looking for an Assistant Resident Engineer for STP projects. The successful candidate will manage sewage treatment plant project delivery and coordinate with various stakeholders.

Applicants should have at least 10 years of relevant experience in construction supervision, particularly in sewage treatment facilities. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is essential, along with a strong understanding of local authority regulations.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of extensive experience in sewage treatment plant projects.
Strong background in construction supervision, installation, testing, and commissioning.
UAE project experience, especially in Dubai-based infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Review Inspectors' Daily Reports for accuracy and compliance.
Coordinate with contractors for work sequence and methodology.
Conduct regular field inspections and provide technical consultation.

Skills

Sewage treatment plant supervision

Civil Engineering

Construction supervision

Inspector coordination

Non-conformance reporting

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Job description

Assistant Resident Engineer - STP

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: Minimum 10 years

Job Overview

Assistant Resident Engineer - STP in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Civil Engineering role for an experienced construction supervision professional who can support sewage treatment plant project delivery, review site documentation, coordinate inspectors, verify contractor performance, and manage authority-related requirements. This opportunity is suited for a technically strong engineer with hands‑on STP experience, UAE project exposure, and practical knowledge of construction supervision, testing, commissioning, as‑built verification, and Dubai authority coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Review Inspectors' Daily Reports to confirm accuracy, completeness, technical quality, and compliance with project reporting standards.
Prepare the Engineer's Daily Diary covering site activities, key progress, work observations, technical issues, and project coordination matters.
Provide daily oversight of inspector activities, including task assignments, field performance, technical guidance, and inspection priorities.
Review contractor inspection requests, surveying requests, testing requests, and related reports for compliance with project specifications and approved procedures.
Review and approve contractor shop drawings, materials, methods, and technical documents when delegated by the Resident Engineer.
Monitor contractor survey team performance and verify the accuracy of setting‑out works, levels, alignments, and as‑built information.
Prepare meeting minutes, site instructions, technical correspondence, and project records as delegated by the Resident Engineer.
Coordinate with contractor supervisory staff on work sequence, methodology, manpower planning, site constraints, and schedule compliance.
Monitor construction progress against the approved baseline program and report delays, risks, quality concerns, and site constraints.
Conduct regular field inspections of work in progress and provide technical consultation to the Resident Engineer, inspectors, and contractor teams.
Prepare written and verbal reports for the Resident Engineer covering technical, contractual, procedural, and site coordination matters.
Review and verify as‑built drawings in coordination with inspectors, surveyors, engineers, and contractor technical teams.
Ensure site activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, HSE requirements, quality procedures, and contract obligations.
Identify non‑conformances, initiate corrective actions, and follow up with contractors to ensure timely closure.
Support the Resident Engineer in reviewing technical submittals, progress reports, contractor documentation, and project records.
Maintain effective coordination between supervision teams and contractors to resolve site issues quickly and professionally.
Liaise with Dubai authorities including RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, Etisalat, DU, and Civil Defense for inspections, NOCs, approvals, and technical coordination.
Review authority‑related drawings and check compliance with the latest standards, procedures, and specifications of each authority.
Follow up on authority inspection requests and assist in resolving comments, non‑compliance issues, or approval delays.
Ensure timely submission and approval of authority NOCs required for construction, testing, commissioning, and final handover.
Coordinate with utility service providers to support connection works, service diversions, and protection of existing utilities.
Attend authority meetings and provide technical input to support Resident Engineer discussions, progress reviews, and coordination sessions.
Maintain accurate records of authority communications, approvals, comments, correspondence, and documentation required for project close‑out.
Support successful STP delivery through coordination of civil, mechanical, process, testing, commissioning, and operational handover activities.

Ideal Profile

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized university.
Minimum 10 years of extensive experience in sewage treatment plant projects.
Strong background in construction supervision, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of treatment facilities and associated infrastructure.
Proven hands‑on involvement in end‑to‑end STP project delivery, including civil, mechanical, process‑related, and infrastructure components.
Strong understanding of treatment systems, operational requirements, plant interfaces, and site execution requirements within STP environments.
UAE project experience is highly preferred, especially on Dubai‑based infrastructure and sewage treatment plant projects.
In‑depth knowledge of local authority regulations, approval processes, and standards related to STP and infrastructure works.
Strong expertise in reviewing shop drawings, material submittals, inspection and testing procedures, technical reports, and as‑built documentation.
Solid understanding of UAE codes, environmental regulations, HSE requirements, and quality procedures for wastewater treatment facilities.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with contractors, consultants, authorities, inspectors, surveyors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Able to monitor contractor progress, identify technical issues, support corrective actions, and maintain reliable project records.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, and authority coordination.
Detail‑oriented, organized, and capable of supporting fast‑moving construction supervision work on complex STP projects.

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