Resident Engineer - Infrastructure and Utilities
AECOM Corporation
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AECOM is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to oversee construction supervision for major infrastructure and utility projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role requires extensive on-site oversight of stormwater drainage, sewerage networks, water supply, pumping stations, and utility diversions, ensuring compliance with Dubai Municipality standards and contract requirements.
You will lead multidisciplinary supervision teams, review ITPs, method statements, and drawings, and
Qualifications
- Minimum 20 years of total professional experience in construction supervision of infrastructure projects.
- At least 7 years of experience as a Resident Engineer on major infrastructure developments.
- Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects involving stormwater drainage, sewerage networks, and wastewater systems.
- Experience coordinating with Dubai Municipality and relevant utility authorities.
Responsibilities
- Manage construction activities in line with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and Dubai Municipality standards.
- Represent the Consultant on site in technical and contractual matters.
- Lead multidisciplinary supervision teams across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Utilities disciplines.
- Review contractor method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, and submittals.
- Ensure compliance with designs, procedures, and standards; resolve on-site issues promptly.
- Coordinate with Project Manager and stakeholders for progress reporting and issue resolution.
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Resident Engineer - Infrastructure and Utilities Job Snapshot - Role: Resident Engineer - Infrastructure and Utilities - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Civil & Structural Engineering - Experience: Minimum 20 years in infrastructure construction supervision, including at least 7 years as a Resident Engineer - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
AECOM is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to oversee construction supervision activities for major infrastructure and utility projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position requires extensive experience in infrastructure construction, particularly stormwater drainage, sewerage networks, wastewater systems, pumping stations, water supply networks, utility diversions, and associated roadworks. The Resident Engineer will act as the Consultant 's principal technical and contractual representative on site, leading multidisciplinary supervision teams and ensuring construction activities comply with approved drawings, contract specifications, Dubai Municipality (DM) requirements, and applicable engineering standards.
- Manage and supervise overall construction activities in accordance with approved engineering drawings, technical specifications, contract requirements, and Dubai Municipality standards.
- Represent the Consultant on site in technical and contractual matters relating to project execution.
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary supervision teams, including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Utilities, Materials, and other construction inspectors.
- Monitor contractor performance, construction quality, work progress, and compliance with approved project requirements.
- Review and approve contractor method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), shop drawings, material submittals, and other technical submissions.
- Verify that construction activities follow approved designs, specifications, construction procedures, and method statements.
- Conduct regular site inspections and coordinate corrective measures where construction deficiencies or deviations are identified.
- Ensure technical and construction issues are resolved promptly to minimize disruption to project delivery.
- Supervise construction activities involving stormwater drainage networks, sewerage systems, water supply infrastructure, and associated external works.
- Monitor the execution of wastewater infrastructure, pumping stations, utility diversions, and related civil engineering works.
- Coordinate interfaces between sewage treatment plant (STP) process systems and associated civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation installations.
- Oversee coordination between existing utilities and proposed infrastructure to prevent service conflicts and damage to operational networks.
- Identify construction constraints, underground obstructions, interface risks, and potential delays affecting infrastructure delivery.
- Coordinate with relevant engineering disciplines and utility stakeholders to address technical challenges arising during construction.
- Monitor the approved construction programme, planned activities, critical work sequences, and overall project progress.
- Assess construction delays, identify their potential impact, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Conduct and participate in contractor progress meetings, technical discussions, and multidisciplinary coordination sessions.
- Chair site meetings where required and follow up on agreed actions and outstanding technical matters.
- Coordinate with the Project Manager, Dubai Municipality, contractors, consultants, designers, and other project stakeholders.
- Review contractor interim quantities, progress claims, and supporting documentation when required.
- Monitor construction risks and recommend practical measures to maintain project quality and schedule performance.
- Ensure implementation of approved Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures throughout construction.
- Review and manage Inspection Requests (IRs), Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and related technical submissions.
- Verify that completed works satisfy approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable engineering standards.
- Monitor corrective actions for identified non-conformances and confirm satisfactory resolution.
- Maintain coordination with Dubai Municipality and relevant authorities regarding inspections, technical approvals, and compliance requirements.
- Ensure construction supervision activities meet applicable Dubai Municipality procedures and project quality standards.
- Supervise and monitor testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and performance testing activities associated with sewage treatment plant systems.
- Coordinate testing and commissioning interfaces between civil works, mechanical equipment, electrical installations, and instrumentation systems.
- Liaise with Dubai Municipality and relevant authorities to facilitate required inspections, approvals, testing, and handover activities.
- Review contractor as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, testing records, and final handover documentation.
- Monitor snagging activities, defect rectification, and completion of outstanding construction works.
- Support final inspections, project completion certification, taking-over procedures, and formal handover activities.
- Verify that completed infrastructure works satisfy applicable contractual and authority requirements.
- Monitor contractor compliance with approved Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements.
- Identify unsafe construction practices and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken without delay.
- Coordinate with site supervision personnel to maintain compliance with applicable project safety procedures.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure safety considerations are addressed alongside technical and quality requirements.
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly construction supervision and progress reports.
- Maintain accurate records of site activities, inspections, technical correspondence, and construction observations.
- Document project progress, quality concerns, construction constraints, and outstanding technical issues.
- Maintain organized project records supporting contract administration, quality verification, and final handover.
- Provide timely progress updates and technical recommendations to the Project Manager and relevant stakeholders.
- Minimum 20 years of total professional experience in construction supervision of infrastructure projects.
- At least 7 years of experience working as a Resident Engineer on major infrastructure developments.
- Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects involving stormwater drainage, sewerage networks, and wastewater systems.
- Extensive practical knowledge of pumping stations, water supply networks, utility diversions, roads, and associated infrastructure works.
- Demonstrated experience on large-scale infrastructure construction projects within the United Arab Emirates.
- Previous Dubai Municipality project experience is mandatory.
- Strong working knowledge of Dubai Municipality engineering standards, technical specifications, approval procedures, and construction requirements.
- Experience coordinating with Dubai Municipality and relevant utility authorities throughout project execution.
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary construction supervision teams and coordinate complex infrastructure interfaces.
- Strong understanding of construction quality management, contractor supervision, technical documentation, and contractual compliance.
The following certifications, accreditation, and training are identified in the vacancy:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
- Dubai Municipality Approved Resident Engineer Accreditation.
- FIDIC Contract Management Certification.
- ISO 9001 Quality Management Training.
- IOSH or NEBOSH Safety Certification.
AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent recruitment activity seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
AECOM provides a range of employee benefits and professional development opportunities, subject to employment status and applicable eligibility requirements.
Depending on eligibility, available benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and applicable leave arrangements.
- Employee assistance programs and well-being resources.
- Business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings arrangements and employee stock purchase plan participation.
- Voluntary benefits and other employee programs.
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company supports public- and private-sector clients across transportation, buildings, water, energy, and environmental infrastructure, developing sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle. AECOM brings together more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, including engineers, planners, designers, scientists, construction managers, and technical specialists. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion for fiscal year 2025. Its teams work across infrastructure disciplines to address complex engineering challenges and support the development of communities and essential infrastructure.
AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and handles applicant information confidentially in accordance with its equal employment opportunity guidelines.
Job Reference: J10161592 Business Line: Transportation Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa Career Area: Construction
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