Assistant Resident Landscape Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer in Abu Dhabi. The role involves overseeing specific infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, and managing relationships with contractors and clients. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and have experience in large infrastructure projects, including health and safety compliance. The company offers flexibility in working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

90 calendar days paid maternity leave

Competitive annual leave

Annual professional institution subscription

Performance bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Experience in large infrastructure projects required.
• Membership in a Professional Engineering Registration essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction packages for a residential development.
• Liaise with contractors and project managers.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Monitor contractor safety performance.
• Review project drawings and feasibilities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership in engineering disciplines

Construction management

Health and Safety compliance

Environmental Protection knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture

Professional Engineering Registration

Job description

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future. We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries. We are proud to be part of an ever‑changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee‑owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support. Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

About The Role:

The Assistant Resident Engineer will be overseeing specific infrastructure and enabling works construction packages as part of a new residential development.

Key Responsibilities

• Project and construction management and leadership with other engineering disciplines, including all engineering disciplines covering a range of project requirements during design and supervision.
• Liaise with the contractor, the client and the client's project manager.
• Review and implement drawings for feasibilities and interfaces between project demands, including project‑dependent, structure and related engineering.
• Responsible for timely production and delivery of reliable project solutions.
• Ensure that the section of works is constructed in accordance with the contract requirements.
• Check contractors’ submissions and respond to the contractor’s request for information.
• Observe site safety procedures and actively monitor and report on contractor’s safety performance, raising non‑conformance reports when required.
• Actively monitor implementation of contractor’s quality procedures and raise non‑conformance reports when required.
• Maintain and enhance Mott MacDonald’s reputation with the client and develop long‑term client relationships.

Candidate Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or Architecture) from an accredited university.
• Member of a Professional Engineering Registration would be essential; accredited with a project management institute would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience in large infrastructure projects.
• Experience must include all Health and Safety and Environmental Protection aspects of the construction and operations.

Flexible Working

At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work‑life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our Benefits Package

• 90 calendar days paid maternity leave.
• Competitive annual leave.
• Annual professional institution subscription.
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – subject to company performance.