RESIDENT ENGINEER FACILITIES

Jobs for Humanity; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Resident Engineer for Facilities in Dubai. This role involves providing technical leadership on-site, ensuring project compliance with plans and safety standards, and overseeing contractor operations for large-scale transportation projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in civil engineering, particularly in transportation design and construction. You will lead site operations, manage documentation, and ensure quality assurance while maintaining effective communication with clients and stakeholders. This position is perfect for someone with strong leadership skills and a dynamic personality, ready to tackle challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in civil engineering focused on transportation design.
• Proven experience managing large-scale transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership as the Resident Engineer on-site.
• Oversee contractor's design team and ensure project compliance.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Transportation Design

Construction Management

Site Supervision

Risk Management

Quality Control

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

AtkinsR alis is looking for a Resident Engineer Facilities in Dubai, UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Resident Engineer on-site, providing technical leadership and ensuring all aspects of the project are completed in accordance with project plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Oversee the contractor's transportation design team to ensure timely progress, quality, and alignment with project requirements.
• Coordinate closely with AtkinsR alis internal design team to ensure designs are accurately implemented and address any design-related issues on-site.
• Monitor and supervise all construction activities related to the transportation work, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Ensure that all work complies with local regulations, standards, and the requirements set forth by AD authorities.
• Manage daily site operations, ensuring project milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Develop, review, and maintain comprehensive site documentation, including progress reports, quality control documentation, and safety records.
• Enforce strict quality assurance and control measures to maintain the highest standards of construction on-site.
• Manage site safety protocols, ensuring that all safety measures are observed and reporting any safety concerns promptly.
• Provide regular updates to the client (Aldar) and project stakeholders on project progress, risks, and issues.
• Proactively identify and resolve potential problems or delays, providing technical solutions and corrective actions as needed.
• Manage the flow of information between the contractor, client, and design teams, ensuring all parties are well-informed.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• A minimum of 10+ years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on Transportation design and construction.
• Significant experience in managing large-scale transportation projects, particularly metro, with an emphasis on Design & Build (D&B) delivery.
• Proven experience as a Resident Engineer, with a strong track record of overseeing site operations and managing contractors.
• Experience in managing and coordinating the contractor's design team, ensuring progress and quality of deliverables.
• Strong background in construction site supervision, risk management, quality control, and safety compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage challenging contractor relationships effectively.
• Must have worked on transportation projects.

Desired Skills & Attributes:

• Dynamic and assertive personality, able to manage difficult contractor relationships while maintaining professionalism and project focus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Highly proficient in technical site management, ensuring all works are compliant with the highest engineering standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders at all levels of the project.