Resident Engineer

Stantec; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy in Abu Dhabi is looking for a qualified candidate to manage a project team of multi-discipline architects and engineers. The successful applicant will need at least 15 years of experience, with a minimum of 6 years in the UAE. Responsibilities include monitoring contractor activities, ensuring safety compliance, and facilitating communication among stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural engineering and knowledge of FIDIC contracts are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience including 6 years in the UAE with an international consultancy.
• Strong engineering background with FIDIC contracts knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of architects, engineers, and inspectors.
• Attend project-related meetings.
• Monitor contractor activities for compliance.
• Ensure adherence to safety plans and procedures.
• Report on contractor performance regarding quality.
• Review and approve engineering submissions and drawings.
• Resolve construction issues and disputes.

Skills

Team management

Contractual compliance

Health and Safety compliance

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural engineering

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Management of a team of multi discipline architects engineers inspectors and specialists.
• Attendance or representation as appropriate at all project related construction meetings.
• Monitoring and reporting on the contractors activities on site with respect to technical and contractual compliance.
• Supervise the adherence to project Health and Safety Plan and instructing appropriate action with regard to Health and safety issues.
• Ensuring maintenance and compliance of Stantec procedures.
• Report on the performance of the contractors with regard to quality of works and compliance with project performance indicator.
• Review and approval of shop drawings materials and equipment mockups and samples brochures and other engineering submissions.
• Review and approval of as-built drawings guarantees warranties maintenance manuals spare parts and close-out reports.
• Take actions to deal with the results of delays bad weather emergencies at construction site.
• Coordinate with supervisory personnel owners contractors and Stantec design teams to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures complaints and construction problems.
• Respond to Request for Information and queries raised by contractors. Administer Change orders.
• As appropriate visit the sites of the extraction and fabrication of material/equipments for performance & workmanship before delivery to site.
• Assist the Client in settling and disputes between the client and contractors.

Qualifications

• Must have 15 years of experience including 6 years in UAE working in an international consultant environment.
• Minimum Bachelors degree in relevant disciplines: Civil / Structural.
• Strong engineering and technical background. (FIDIC contracts)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office business solutions (Excel Word)