Resident Engineer Cables

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; 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 Abu Dhabi seeks a Resident Engineer Cables to lead underground cable infrastructure projects on site. You will oversee trenching, duct banks, cable laying, joint bays, and related civil works, ensuring compliance with design drawings and standards.

The role requires 10 years of HV cable project experience, strong QA/QC and HSE knowledge, and the ability to coordinate diverse teams. Travel within the region is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 10 years of experience in infrastructure or utility projects with underground cable works.
• Proven experience in managing high-voltage cable projects.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC, HSE regulations and construction methods.
• Familiar with GCC/UAE regulations; leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the construction of underground cable projects.
• Ensure works follow drawings, specs, and project standards.
• Monitor contractor progress and QA/QC compliance.
• Review method statements, shop drawings and material submittals.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical and utility teams.
• Lead site meetings and report project status and risks.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and final handover.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Overview

As a Resident Engineer Cables you will lead and oversee the execution of underground cable infrastructure projects ensuring all civil works are delivered in line with design specifications quality standards and health safety and environmental requirements. You will act as the primary on-site representative coordinating contractors consultants and stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery of high-voltage cable systems within schedule and budget.

Your role

• 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.

About you

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10 years of experience in infrastructure or utility projects with strong experience in underground cable works.
• Proven experience in managing and supervising high-voltage cable or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies QA/QC practices and HSE regulations.
• Familiarity with international standards and GCC/UAE regulations is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools; knowledge of Primavera or MS Project is an advantage.
• Ability to work on‑site and travel within the region as required.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax‑free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care personal health fitness and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills expand your expertise and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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