Chief Engineer- Roads Design

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

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer/Construction Manager to lead risk management, on-site supervision, and project coordination for road and infrastructure projects in the UAE. The role emphasizes safety, quality control, and adherence to RTA standards across multiple stakeholders.

Experience requirements include a Master’s degree in Construction Management or a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with 5+ to 7+ years in related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• 5+ years with master’s degree (7+ years with bachelor’s degree) in related field.

Responsibilities

• Implement project risk management procedures including risk register using ARMs.
• Evaluate operational readiness of major projects and provide adjustment instructions.
• Identify communication protocols and establish reporting structures across stakeholders.
• Review/validate project designs and drawings with contractors.
• Supervise on-site work and conduct regular field inspections for quality and safety.
• Coordinate handover requirements including documentation and inspections.
• Ensure inspection/testing programs and material quality control during construction.
• Review traffic diversions and align with safety protocols.
• Monitor monthly progress against schedule; analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee value engineering insights for Roads Department projects.
• Track defects during Defect Notification Period and resolve outstanding works.

Skills

Risk management

Site supervision

Stakeholder coordination

Quality control

Progress tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Construction Management

Job description

Job description

Strategy

• Implement comprehensive project risk management procedures including identification, qualitative analysis, mitigation planning, and maintenance of the project risk register using the enterprise Active Risk Manager system.
• Evaluate the operational readiness of major projects, providing adjustment instructions and feedback to enhance overall project performance.
• Identify communication protocols and establish correspondence policies, reporting structures, and periodic meetings across project stakeholders.

Operations

• Review and validate project designs and drawings, coordinating with contractors to implement necessary technical adjustments.
• Supervise on-site work execution and perform regular field inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards, safety procedures, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to fulfil all handover requirements, including documentation, punch lists, and technical inspections.
• Ensure the implementation of inspection and testing programs during construction, overseeing material compliance and quality control activities.
• Review and approve traffic diversions during project execution, ensuring proper alignment with RTA safety and diversion protocols.
• Monitor monthly progress against the project schedule baseline, conduct variance analysis, investigate delays, and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee application of Value Engineering for Roads Department projects under construction and submit insights to relevant committees.
• Track project defects during the Defect Notification Period (DNP), ensuring all outstanding works and snags are resolved effectively.

Process / Product Improvement

• Conduct lessons-learned evaluations from completed projects to identify design or material issues, recommend improvements, and replicate successful practices in future projects.
• Invite and lead kick-off meetings, providing technical orientation to project teams on roles, procedures, reporting requirements, and communication protocols.
• Guide and mentor engineers and technicians to proactively resolve site-level issues and promote effective project management practices.
• Support the maintenance team in identifying defects and repair requirements postcompletion, ensuring project longevity and sustainability.
• Periodically analyze project performance using OPMS and recommend process simplification, system upgrades, or procedural innovations to improve delivery.
• Supervise inspection and testing activities to ensure that all construction materials and workmanship meet RTA’s quality and technical specifications.

Physical Working Conditions

• Highly field-intensive role requiring regular site visits to active road and infrastructure project locations across Dubai.
• Work involves on-site inspections, quality audits, traffic diversion reviews, and direct contractor engagement to ensure compliance with technical and safety standards.
• Ensure rapid intervention at project sites during emergencies and incidents within the project area and coordinate effectively with the concerned teams to manage and resolve such situations.

Education:

Bachelor’s/master’s degree in civil engineering or construction management

Experience:

5+ years in case of master’s degree (7+ years in case of bachelor’s degree) in related field