Resident Engineer Civil

Atkins Realis Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group is seeking a Resident Engineer Civil Substations (132 kV and above) to lead and supervise all civil works for substation construction projects in the UAE. You will ensure delivery per design, quality standards, safety regulations and schedules, acting as the on-site representative coordinating with contractors, consultants and stakeholders to ensure successful project completion.

The role requires extensive civil engineering experience, leadership, and ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of civil engineering experience, with substations/power infrastructure exposure.
• Experience managing large-scale substation construction projects.
• Strong QA/QC knowledge and HSE compliance.
• Familiarity with IEC/BS/ASTM and GCC/UAE regulations is desirable.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise civil construction activities for substation projects including foundations and substation-related infrastructure.
• Ensure works align with drawings, specifications and international/local standards.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality and schedules.
• Review contractor submissions (method statements, shop drawings, material submittals).
• Conduct site inspections to ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical and other disciplines for integration.
• Act as on-site client/contractor liaison and resolve issues.
• Maintain project documentation, reports and correspondence.
• Lead site meetings and progress reviews; report risks and mitigations.
• Oversee testing, commissioning support and handover of civil components.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

As a Resident Engineer Civil Substations - 132 KV and above you will be responsible for leading and supervising all civil works associated with substation construction projects You will ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with design specifications quality standards safety regulations and project timelines Acting as the key on-site representative you will coordinate with contractors consultants and stakeholders to ensure efficient execution and successful completion of high-voltage substation projects

Responsibilities

• Your roleLead and supervise civil construction activities for substation projects including foundations control buildings cable trenches and associated infrastructure
• Ensure all works are executed in compliance with approved drawings, specifications and international local standards
• Monitor contractor performance, quality of work and adherence to project schedules
• Review and approve contractor submissions including method statements, shop drawings, material submittents and work procedures
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality control and compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical and other disciplines to ensure seamless integration of civil works
• Act as the primary point of contact between client, contractor and supervision team on-site
• Manage and resolve technical issues, site challenges and contractual matters
• Maintain accurate documentation, site records, progress reports and correspondence
• Lead site meetings, progress reviews and report project status, risks and mitigation measures
• Oversee testing, commissioning support and handover processes for civil components

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in civil engineering, with significant experience in substation or power infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in managing and supervising large-scale substation construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and HSE standards.
• Familiarity with international standards (IEC, BS, ASTM) and GCC/UAE regulations is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools; knowledge of planning software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project) is an advantage.
• Ability to work on-site and travel within the region as required.