Resident Engineer

Engineering Consortium Consulting Engineers; Dubai; On-site; AED 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Consortium Consulting Engineers in Dubai seeks a Senior Resident Engineer to lead the site supervision team, ensuring construction aligns with drawings, specs, and contracts. You will coordinate with contractors, clients and authorities to keep projects on schedule and uphold safety and quality standards.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, including 5+ years in Dubai, with a strong background in building or infrastructure projects and UAE regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years in Dubai with an engineering consultancy.
• Proven experience as a Resident Engineer on building or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with UAE engineering consultancy firms is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction regulations, local authority requirements, engineering standards, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the supervision team including discipline engineers, inspectors and site staff.
• Oversee daily construction activities and ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with contractor, client, consultants and authorities for smooth project execution.
• Monitor progress against the approved programme and report delays or risks.
• Ensure proper allocation and coordination of supervision resources across the project.
• Review and monitor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements and technical documents.
• Ensure construction works comply with approved drawings and regulations.
• Review RFIs and respond to technical queries within required timeframes.
• Identify technical issues and coordinate with design teams for resolution.
• Ensure proper inspection and approval procedures before proceeding with subsequent activities.
• Ensure contractor implements QA/QC procedures and monitor quality.
• Monitor Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and address unsafe practices.
• Prepare and review daily/weekly/monthly progress reports and documentation.
• Escalate critical issues, delays and contractual concerns to Project Manager.
• Assign responsibilities, conduct progress meetings, and ensure timely submission of reports.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders and ensure deliverables are met on time.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team supervision

Project management

Coordination

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

To lead and manage the site supervision team and ensure that all construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings specifications contract requirements applicable codes and project schedules while maintaining the highest standards of quality safety and professional engineering practice

Project Supervision and Management

Lead and manage the supervision team including discipline engineers inspectors and site staff

Oversee daily construction activities and ensure compliance with approved project drawings specifications and contractual requirements

Coordinate with the contractor client consultants and relevant authorities to ensure smooth project execution

Monitor project progress against the approved construction programme and report delays or potential risks

Ensure adequate allocation and coordination of supervision resources across the project

Technical and Engineering Responsibilities

Review and monitor shop drawings material submittals method statements and technical documents

Ensure that all construction works comply with approved drawings specifications and applicable regulations

Review and respond to RFIs technical queries and other project-related submissions within the required timeframe

Identify technical issues and coordinate with the relevant design and engineering teams for resolution

Ensure proper inspection and approval procedures are followed before proceeding with subsequent construction activities

Quality Control and HSE

Ensure that the contractor implements the approved Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures

Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with project quality standards

Ensure that non-conformities are identified recorded and properly closed out

Monitor the implementation of approved Health Safety and Environmental requirements

Take immediate action to address unsafe practices and quality-related concerns

Reporting and Documentation

Prepare and review daily weekly and monthly progress reports

Monitor site manpower equipment construction progress and work performance

Review and certify work progress and payment applications in accordance with contractual requirements and delegated authority

Maintain proper records of site inspections instructions correspondence and project documentation

Escalate critical project issues delays and contractual concerns to the Project Manager and management

Team Leadership and Coordination

Assign responsibilities and monitor the performance of the supervision team

Conduct regular site coordination and progress meetings with the contractor

Ensure timely submission of inspection reports site observations and required project documentation

Maintain effective communication between all project stakeholders

Ensure that all project deliverables are completed within the agreed timeframe

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years of experience in Dubai with an engineering consultancy firm.
• Proven experience as a Resident Engineer on building or infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience working with engineering consultancy firms in the UAE is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction regulations, local authority requirements, engineering standards, and contract administration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Key Competencies

• Project and site management.
• Leadership and team supervision.
• Technical and contractual knowledge.
• Quality assurance and HSE management.
• Client and contractor coordination.
• Reporting and documentation.
• Decision-making and problem-solving.
• Time and resource management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, and contractual requirements.
• Timely review and response to technical submissions and RFIs.
• Effective management and performance of the supervision team.
• Timely submission of project reports and documentation.
• Effective monitoring of project progress and identification of delays.
• Proper management and closure of site observations and non-conformities.
• Client satisfaction and overall project performance.