Engineer - Roads
AECOM Middle East Ltd
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AECOM is seeking an experienced Roads Engineer to join its Abu Dhabi team. You will supervise road construction activities, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, ITPs, and project requirements.
The role covers earthworks, pavement construction, asphalt works, kerbs, footpaths, paving, and road markings. Working with the Resident Engineer and stakeholders, you will monitor workmanship, coordinate with utilities, and uphold safety and environmental standards on site.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of site supervision, inspection, and quality control experience.
- Experience on road construction and infrastructure projects in the UAE preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise road construction activities in line with drawings, specs, and ITPs.
- Coordinate earthworks, subgrade, pavement, kerbs, and road markings.
- Review contractor submissions and technical proposals for compliance.
- Monitor quality, safety, and environmental requirements on site.
- Coordinate with Resident Engineer, contractors, surveyors and authorities.
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Education
Job description
Role: Engineer - Roads
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Experience: Minimum 10 years of site supervision, inspection, and quality control experience
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
AECOM is seeking an experienced Roads Engineer to join its infrastructure project team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will supervise road construction activities, monitor workmanship and quality, review contractor technical submissions, and ensure that works comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and project requirements. The role covers earthworks, pavement construction, asphalt works, kerbs, footpaths, paving, road markings, and coordination with surrounding utility infrastructure.
Working closely with the Resident Engineer, contractors, surveyors, authorities, and other project stakeholders, the Roads Engineer will support effective construction supervision, technical coordination, and compliance with quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
Candidates must have a Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and at least 10 years of experience in construction site supervision, inspection, and quality control.
Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Civil & Structural Engineering - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
- Road Construction Supervision - Supervise and monitor road construction activities in accordance with approved engineering drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
- Coordinate day-to-day construction works involving earthworks, subgrade, subbase, road base, and asphalt pavement.
- Monitor the construction of kerbs, footpaths, paved areas, road markings, and associated road infrastructure.
- Review construction progress and workmanship to identify technical or quality concerns.
- Support the Resident Engineer in managing road construction activities and resolving site issues.
- Ensure construction operations follow approved method statements and Inspection and Test Plans.
- Monitor the contractor 's implementation of relevant technical and construction requirements.
- Review contractor shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals.
- Assess Requests for Information (RFIs) and technical proposals relating to road construction.
- Evaluate proposed construction methods and provide technical recommendations.
- Review contractor submissions for consistency with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
- Identify discrepancies or technical concerns requiring clarification.
- Coordinate with the contractor and relevant engineering personnel to resolve technical issues.
- Conduct regular site inspections to verify the quality and compliance of construction works.
- Review Inspection Requests and assess completed activities against approved documentation.
- Monitor earthworks, compaction, and field density testing.
- Oversee relevant quality control and testing activities associated with asphalt and pavement construction.
- Verify that required inspections, tests, and approvals are completed before subsequent works proceed.
- Identify construction deficiencies and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
- Monitor contractor compliance with approved quality procedures and inspection requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of inspection findings and quality-related observations.
- Coordinate with surveyors to verify road setting-out activities.
- Review construction levels, alignments, grades, and road profiles.
- Confirm that relevant survey information corresponds with approved drawings and specifications.
- Identify discrepancies affecting road geometry or construction requirements.
- Coordinate with the project team to address surveying and alignment concerns.
- Coordinate road construction activities with wet utility networks and drainage infrastructure.
- Monitor interfaces involving electrical and telecommunications services.
- Coordinate with teams responsible for street lighting, landscaping, and associated infrastructure.
- Identify potential conflicts between road works and surrounding utility installations.
- Work with relevant contractors and technical personnel to resolve construction interface issues.
- Support coordinated execution of road and utility works in accordance with project requirements.
- Monitor road construction progress against planned activities.
- Identify potential delays, technical challenges, and construction risks.
- Communicate issues affecting progress or quality to the Resident Engineer and relevant project personnel.
- Coordinate corrective measures with contractors and other stakeholders.
- Review proposed technical solutions and provide recommendations where appropriate.
- Support timely resolution of site constraints affecting road construction activities.
- Monitor the contractor 's compliance with approved safety procedures.
- Ensure relevant health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements are implemented during road construction.
- Identify site activities that do not conform to established project procedures.
- Communicate concerns to the appropriate project personnel.
- Support corrective actions to address identified compliance issues.
- Promote consistent adherence to approved construction methods and inspection requirements.
- Coordinate with contractors, authorities, and project stakeholders on construction and technical matters.
- Participate in progress meetings, technical discussions, and coordination meetings.
- Provide updates on site activities, construction progress, and outstanding technical issues.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, construction activities, and relevant site observations.
- Document technical concerns and actions taken to address them.
- Support effective communication between the Resident Engineer, contractor, surveyors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in site supervision, inspection, and quality control.
- Professional experience in road construction and infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of earthworks, subgrade, subbase, pavement construction, and asphalt works.
- Understanding of kerbs, footpaths, paving, road markings, and associated road infrastructure.
- Familiarity with engineering drawings, construction specifications, method statements, and Inspection and Test Plans.
- Experience conducting construction inspections and monitoring quality control activities.
- Knowledge of compaction, field density testing, and relevant pavement testing requirements.
- Experience coordinating road construction with utilities and other infrastructure disciplines.
- Strong communication, technical coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
- Previous experience working on infrastructure projects in the United Arab Emirates.
- Familiarity with UAE authority requirements and coordination procedures.
- Road construction supervision and inspection.
- Civil engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Earthworks and pavement construction.
- Subgrade, subbase, and road base works.
- Asphalt paving and associated quality control.
- Road setting-out, alignment, levels, and grading.
- Compaction and field density testing.
- Contractor shop drawing and method statement reviews.
- Inspection and Test Plan compliance.
- Inspection Request and RFI assessment.
- Construction quality monitoring and documentation.
- Coordination with drainage, utility, electrical, and telecommunications works.
- Technical issue identification and corrective action coordination.
- Construction progress monitoring and reporting.
- Health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance.
- Multidisciplinary communication and stakeholder coordination.
AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
Working at AECOM AECOM provides opportunities to work on infrastructure projects alongside engineers, construction professionals, technical specialists, and project management teams. Employees have access to professional development opportunities, training programmes, technical expertise, and collaborative working environments that support career growth. AECOM promotes a workplace built on respect, collaboration, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leave arrangements.
- Voluntary employee benefits and additional perks.
- Employee well-being resources and assistance programmes.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Employee stock purchase plans.
Specific benefits and eligibility conditions for this vacancy have not been disclosed.
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. The company works with public and private sector clients to address complex infrastructure challenges through advisory services, planning, design, engineering, programme management, and construction management. With more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM brings together multidisciplinary expertise to develop innovative, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure solutions. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that reported revenue of USD 16.1 billion for fiscal year 2025. Guided by its purpose of delivering a better world, AECOM contributes to infrastructure projects that support communities, improve essential services, and create lasting value.
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