Civil Engineer (RTA / Roads Experience)

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to supervise bridge and underpass construction in Dubai. You will assist the Resident Engineer, review contractor progress, schedules, and method statements, ensuring compliance with RTA standards and DM regulations.

This role requires coordinating with multiple authorities and overseeing safety and quality on-site. The candidate should have a Bachelor in Civil Engineering and 8+ years of experience, specifically in roads and highways within Dubai, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 8+ years of demonstrable experience supervising roads/highways construction.
• Dubai experience is required; RTA approval preferrable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in managing bridge, underpass, and related civil works.
• Review progress, schedules, method statements, ITPs, NCRs for RTA and DM/DM regulations.
• Monitor earthworks, concreting, structural works, waterproofing, post-tensioning, bearings, and asphalt works.
• Verify materials meet submittals and contract requirements; maintain daily progress reports.
• Coordinate with contractors, utility agencies, and authorities for design approvals and permits.
• Hold weekly/monthly progress meetings and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project supervision

Site coordination

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

• Assist the Resident Engineer (RE) in managing and administering bridge, underpass, and associated civil works under various construction contract packages.
• Strong knowledge of RTA standards, Dubai Municipality codes, and UAE infrastructure guidelines.
• Experience in bridge structures, underpasses, box culverts, post-tensioning, precast/prestressed concrete, and traffic diversions.
• Review the contractor’s progress, project schedules, method statements, ITPs, and ensure compliance with RTA standards and project specifications.
• Monitor all on-site activities including earthworks, concreting, structural works, waterproofing, post-tensioning, bearings installation, and asphalt works related to bridges and underpasses.
• Verify materials delivered and stored on-site, ensuring they meet approved submittals and contract requirements.
• Maintain oversight on contractor manpower, equipment utilization, and daily progress reports.
• Review all technical submittals including shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs, method statements, NCR close-outs, and ensure compliance with RTA specifications and DM/RTA regulations.
• Conduct supervision and quality inspections for structural elements such as piers, abutments, retaining walls, wing walls, slabs, box culverts, expansion joints, bearings, precast elements, and waterproofing systems.
• Identify any deviations from contract documents, propose corrective actions, and ensure timely rectification by the contractor.
• Ensure all inspection activities follow approved ITPs and QCS/ISO quality management systems.
• Coordinate with multiple contractors, utility agencies (DEWA, Etisalat, DU, RTA Utilities), and relevant authorities for design approvals, site clearances, and interface issues.
• Liaise with RTA, Dubai Municipality, and other government agencies for compliance with standards, permits, and NOCs.
• Facilitate coordination among structural, road, geotechnical, drainage, and traffic teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Support the RE in issuing site instructions, NCRs, and technical clarifications.
• Monitor contractor's adherence to approved safety plans and RTA/DM HSE regulations.
• Identify safety violations, report hazards, and issue instructions for correction.
• Ensure safe execution of high-risk bridge activities such as lifting, shuttering, scaffolding, excavation near live traffic, and working at heights.
• Attend weekly and monthly progress meetings with RTA, consultants, and contractors.
• Prepare reports on technical issues, progress status, site constraints, and recommended corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate site records including daily diaries, inspection reports, material verification sheets, and punch lists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering
• Previous RTA approval is preferrable
• 8+ years demonstrable experience in supervision of construction of roads and highways.
• Previous experience in Dubai is required

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

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Work Location Model: On-Site