Resident Engineer Civil CablesOHTL.

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Resident Engineer to oversee high-voltage cable and overhead transmission line projects in the UAE. The ideal candidate will possess 12-15 years of experience in construction supervision, particularly in substations. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with ADNOC and TRANSCO standards, managing construction activities, and leading project execution. This position offers a tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and flexible work solutions.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible work solutions

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Qualifications

• Minimum 12-15 years of construction experience in high-voltage substations.
• Experienced as construction supervision consultant.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering technology and construction design specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction and supervision of high-voltage cable and OHTL projects.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC and TRANSCO standards.
• Manage multiple construction projects at various lifecycle stages.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors degree in civil or structural engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Job Description Overview

Resident Engineer Civil to oversee the construction and supervision of high-voltage cable and overhead transmission line (OHTL) projects in the Middle East. This role is pivotal in ensuring project execution aligns with ADNOC and TRANSCO standards regulatory compliance and strategic business outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise strong leadership and a proven track record in managing complex infrastructure projects.

Your role

• Demonstrated proficiency in managing and supervising construction projects.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering technology building construction and design specifications of ADNOC and TRANSCO.
• Co‑ordination and knowledge of Permits/NOCs involved in execution of Site activities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite GIS AutoCAD and other software.
• Ability to manage multiple construction projects at various stages of their lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods materials and regulations.
• Competent in assessing interpreting and presenting survey reports and other critical data for stakeholders and shareholders.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge of the UAE Building Code safety regulations and standards.
• Excellent interpersonal leadership and management skills.
• Active role in Site inspections for civil construction material and review of Shop drawings.
• Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Suggest process and technical design changes to improve performance and efficiency.
• Monitor project progress compliance with design specifications.
• Monitor work schedules and recommend mitigation measures as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Supervise and monitor detailed documentation of all site construction activities.
• Collaborate with management to align activities with desired business outcomes.
• Proven track record for managing personnel and material resources.
• Exemplary critical thinking analytical and complex problem-solving skills.
• Active listening and verbal/written communication skills.
• Dedication to implement new concepts and strategies.

About you

• Bachelors degree in civil or structural engineering construction or industrial buildings.
• Minimum 12-15 years of Construction experience in 132kV 400kV substations and HV/EHV cable laying projects.
• Experienced in ADNOC and TRANSCO projects.
• Experienced as construction supervision Consultant.

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.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• 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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Worker Type Employee

Job Type Regular

At AtkinsRéalis we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender ethnic or national origin sexual identity and orientation age religion or disability but enriches itself through these differences.

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