Resident Engineer - Civil

Surbana Jurong; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy is inviting Expressions of Interest for an experienced Resident Engineer (Civil) to manage utility installation and horizontal directional drilling works in Dubai. The ideal candidate will possess expert-level knowledge of existing utilities and substantial experience in managing HDD construction activities. Responsibilities include leading site supervision and ensuring compliance with authority standards. Join a multidisciplinary team shaping sustainable environments across the UAE and GCC.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in utilities installation in Dubai.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the design and supervision of HDD works.
• Thorough knowledge of NOC processes and authority systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead site supervision activities for HDD and utilities works.
• Ensure compliance with authority standards and specifications.
• Manage coordination with service authorities for utility diversions, NOCs, and approvals.

Skills

Utilities installation knowledge

Leadership

Contractor management

Communication

Coordination with service authorities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

• Global consultancy with 16,500+ experts, delivering integrated design, engineering, and program management solutions across 40+ countries.
• Lead high-impact landscape and public realm projects across the UAE and GCC, delivering sustainable and climate-responsive environments.
• Mentor and guide a talented team of designers, driving creative excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration.

About SJ

Surbana Jurong (SJ Group) is a global urban, infrastructure, and engineering consultancy with 16,500+ employees in 40+ countries. Our Middle East studios deliver transformative projects across landscape architecture, buildings & cities, infrastructure, and environmental planning.

Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in Surbana Jurong and its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future.

About the Role

We are inviting Expressions of Interest for an experienced Resident Engineer (Civil) to oversee the design and supervision of utility installation and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) works within the Emirate of Dubai. The role requires expert-level knowledge of existing utilities, strong coordination capabilities with various service authorities, and hands‑on experience managing HDD construction activities. You will ensure the project is delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with authority requirements and NOC procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site supervision activities for HDD and utilities works.
• Ensure compliance with authority standards, specifications, and permit conditions.
• Manage coordination with service authorities for utility diversions, NOCs, and approvals.
• Review design drawings, method statements, and technical documentation.
• Oversee contractor performance, quality control, and safety compliance.
• Prepare progress reports, inspection records, and site documentation.
• Support stakeholder communications and resolve technical issues on‑site.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
• Minimum 10 years experience in utilities installation in Dubai.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the design and supervision of HDD works.
• Strong understanding of Dubai’s existing utilities network.
• Proven experience dealing with major service authorities (DEWA, Etisalat, DU, RTA, etc.).
• Thorough knowledge of NOC processes, documentation workflows, and authority systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and contractor management skills.

Why Join SJ

Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people‑centric environments across 40+ countries. Work with world‑class teams and lead impactful landscape design across the region.

All recruitment activities are managed by our Talent Acquisition team.

Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!