RESIDENT ENGINEER FACILITIES

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.