Lead Underground Cable Project Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Resident Engineer Cables to lead execution of underground cable infrastructure projects, ensuring civil works align with design specifications, quality standards and HSE requirements on site.

You will coordinate contractors, consultants and stakeholders, oversee HV cable works from trenching to handover, and drive on-schedule delivery while maintaining detailed site records and compliant QA/QC practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 10 years of experience in infrastructure or utility projects with underground cable works.
• Proven experience in managing high-voltage cable/utility infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of QA/QC, HSE, and construction standards.
• Familiarity with GCC/UAE regulations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the construction of underground cable projects including trenching duct banks cable laying joint bays and associated civil works.
• Ensure all works are executed in accordance with approved drawings specifications and project standards.
• Monitor contractor performance progress and compliance with quality and HSE requirements.
• Review and approve contractor submissions such as method statements shop drawings and material submittals.
• Conduct regular site inspections and enforce QA/QC procedures throughout project execution.
• Coordinate with electrical mechanical and utility teams to ensure seamless integration of cable systems.
• Act as the primary liaison between client contractor and supervision team on-site.
• Identify and resolve technical issues construction challenges and contractual matters.
• Manage project schedules monitor progress and implement corrective actions where required.
• Maintain detailed site documentation reports and records of project activities.
• Lead site meetings progress reviews and communicate project status risks and mitigation plans.
• Oversee testing commissioning support and final handover of cable infrastructure works.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Communication & stakeholder management

Analytical problem solving

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Primavera/MS Project

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Resident Engineer Cables to lead execution of underground cable infrastructure projects, ensuring civil works align with design specifications, quality standards and HSE requirements on site.

You will coordinate contractors, consultants and stakeholders, oversee HV cable works from trenching to handover, and drive on-schedule delivery while maintaining detailed site records and compliant QA/QC practices.