Lead Resident Engineer – Roads & Infrastructure

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer for a major roads project in Dubai. You will lead the delivery, supervise the supervision team, and ensure adherence to plans, specs, and safety standards to deliver on time and within budget.

With 20+ years in infrastructure, you will coordinate with contractors, authorities, and clients, review programs and submittals, and implement PM documents such as the PEP, QMP, and HSP to drive successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 20 years of infrastructure engineering experience, with large-scale project exposure (roads, bridges, underpasses, metro/rail).
• RTA project experience preferred and strong knowledge of construction methods and QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage delivery of infrastructure packages, achieving time, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability goals.
• Supervise contractors to ensure compliance with IFC drawings, specs, contract, and milestones.
• Direct supervision team (Resident Engineers, Inspectors, Surveyors) for daily site inspections and safety standards.
• Maintain high HSE awareness and ensure compliance with HSE plans and local regulations.
• Identify and resolve technical, construction, and site issues to prevent delays and cost impacts.
• Represent AECOM in client/authority meetings and present progress and risks.
• Review construction programs, method statements, shop drawings, and submittals; provide timely recommendations.
• Monitor progress against baseline program and recommend recovery actions.
• Manage variations, scope changes, and claims with input to client and commercial team.
• Develop and monitor PM documents including PEP, QMP, and HSP.
• Track project performance metrics and ensure alignment with AECOM standards and KPIs.
• Assign responsibilities, coach staff, and support professional development.
• Hold weekly internal coordination meetings to review progress and mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai authorities (RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, Nakheel, etc.).
• Review RFIs, NCRs, WIRs, and shop drawing submissions; maintain records.
• Provide technical leadership for civil and infrastructure works (roads, bridges, utilities, drainage).
• Coordinate with utilities and third parties for NOCs, permits, and approvals.
• Maintain project documentation and correspondence per contract and company requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Health, Safety & Environment awareness

On-site supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer for a major roads project in Dubai. You will lead the delivery, supervise the supervision team, and ensure adherence to plans, specs, and safety standards to deliver on time and within budget.

With 20+ years in infrastructure, you will coordinate with contractors, authorities, and clients, review programs and submittals, and implement PM documents such as the PEP, QMP, and HSP to drive successful project outcomes.