Resident Engineer Civil - 132 KV And Above

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Resident Engineer – Civil for substations (132 kV and above) in the Abu Dhabi region. You will lead all civil works, ensuring compliance with designs, specs, and HSE standards while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure on-time delivery.

With 10+ years of civil and power infrastructure experience, you will oversee contractor performance, document progress, and drive successful handovers of civil components across high-voltage projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in civil engineering with substantial substation/power infra exposure.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale substations.
• Strong QA/QC, safety (HSE) standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil construction activities for substation projects (foundations, control buildings, trenches).
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and international/local standards.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Review and approve method statements, shop drawings, submittals and procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections for quality and safety compliance.
• Coordinate with electrical/mechanical disciplines for integrated works.
• Act as site 대표 between client, contractor and supervision team.
• Manage technical issues, site challenges and contractual matters.
• Maintain documentation, progress reports and site records.
• Lead site meetings and report risks and mitigation measures.
• Oversee testing, commissioning support and handover of civil components.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Documentation & reporting

MS Office & project tools

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Job Description:

Overview

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.

Your role

• Lead 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 submittals, 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.

About You

• 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.

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

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'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. We're 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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