Engineer - Resident Engineering

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 468,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to complex engineering challenges

Work in a globally recognized engineering consultancy

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking an experienced Engineer - Resident Engineering based in Dubai, UAE, to lead on-site construction delivery for large-scale projects in civil engineering.

Your responsibilities will include managing construction activities, ensuring compliance with design standards, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have extensive experience with strong knowledge of UAE construction standards.

This role offers opportunities for career growth and the chance to work on high-value infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction supervision and resident engineering roles.
• Proven background managing large-scale projects for private developers.
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Advanced leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site leadership and engineering oversight across all phases of construction projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, consultants, and clients to achieve project milestones.
• Review and approve engineering designs, shop drawings, and technical submissions.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Resolve complex technical challenges and provide innovative engineering solutions.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for optimal efficiency.
• Prepare detailed progress reports and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with UAE construction regulations and authority requirements.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Liaise with authorities and regulatory bodies to secure approvals and ensure compliance.
• Oversee contract execution, variation management, and dispute resolution processes.

Skills

Construction Supervision and Site Management

Project Planning and Execution

Engineering Design Review

Contract and Stakeholder Management

Budget and Resource Control

Risk Management and Problem Solving

Quality Assurance and Compliance

Team Leadership and Mentoring

Education

Professional Engineering certification or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Dubai

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Project Management

Salary: 30000-42000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the city)

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Summary

The Engineer - Resident Engineering role in Dubai, UAE within the Civil Engineering industry is hiring senior professionals to lead on‑site construction delivery, manage large‑scale projects, and ensure compliance with design standards, quality benchmarks, and regulatory requirements.

This role oversees full‑cycle construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with approved specifications. The leadership drives coordination between stakeholders, manages technical challenges, and ensures high‑quality project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on‑site leadership and engineering oversight across all phases of construction projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, consultants, and clients to achieve project milestones.
• Review and approve engineering designs, shop drawings, and technical submissions.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Resolve complex technical challenges and provide innovative engineering solutions.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for optimal efficiency.
• Prepare detailed progress reports and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with UAE construction regulations and authority requirements.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Liaise with authorities and regulatory bodies to secure approvals and ensure compliance.
• Oversee contract execution, variation management, and dispute resolution processes.

Ideal Profile

• Extensive experience in construction supervision and resident engineering roles.
• Proven background managing large‑scale projects for private developers.
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Professional Engineering certification or equivalent preferred.
• Advanced leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects in fast‑paced environments.

Skills Set

• Construction Supervision and Site Management
• Project Planning and Execution
• Engineering Design Review
• Contract and Stakeholder Management
• Budget and Resource Control
• Risk Management and Problem Solving
• Quality Assurance and Compliance
• Team Leadership and Mentoring

Why Join Us

• Lead high‑value construction projects with major private developers.
• Work within a globally recognized engineering consultancy.
• Opportunity to influence large‑scale infrastructure development.
• Exposure to complex engineering challenges and solutions.
• Strong career growth in senior leadership roles.