Dubai Structural Engineer - Infrastructure Site Oversight

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Structural Engineer for on-site supervision of stormwater, drainage, irrigation and utility structures in Dubai, UAE. You will ensure compliance with project specs, authorities and QA/QC standards while coordinating with contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

You will review shop drawings, method statements and RFIs, monitor construction progress and safety, and support closeout activities. UAE/GCC experience is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction supervision of infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in stormwater, drainage, irrigation, utility, roads, and infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete structures, foundations, retaining walls, culverts, utility structures, and pumping station structures.
• Experience with QA/QC procedures, inspection processes, and contract compliance.
• Familiarity with UAE authority regulations and infrastructure project requirements.
• UAE/GCC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect structural construction activities related to stormwater, irrigation, drainage, pumping stations, culverts, manholes, chambers, utility structures, retaining walls and foundations.
• Ensure all structural works comply with project specifications, approved drawings, contract requirements, and DM/RTA/DEWA requirements.
• Review and provide comments on structural shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, RFIs, temporary works, and as-built drawings.
• Verify construction activities comply with applicable codes, standards, and engineering best practices.
• Coordinate with contractors, designers, utility authorities, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve design discrepancies.
• Monitor contractor performance, construction sequencing, and progress to meet schedules.
• Direct, supervise, and coordinate structural inspectors and site supervision staff.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits for workmanship and quality compliance.
• Identify, document, and report non-conformances and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Interface structural works with roads, stormwater drainage, irrigation, utilities and other infrastructure elements.
• Attend progress meetings, authority inspections, and coordination meetings to resolve site issues.
• Monitor testing activities related to concrete works, reinforcement installation, and other structural elements.
• Assist Senior Resident Engineer in reviewing contractor claims, variations, design changes, and technical submissions.
• Support snagging, project closeout, and handover activities with proper documentation.

Skills

Site supervision

Structural engineering

QA/QC procedures

Contract compliance

Coordination with authorities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Structural Engineer for on-site supervision of stormwater, drainage, irrigation and utility structures in Dubai, UAE. You will ensure compliance with project specs, authorities and QA/QC standards while coordinating with contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

You will review shop drawings, method statements and RFIs, monitor construction progress and safety, and support closeout activities. UAE/GCC experience is preferred for this role.