Resident Engineer – Interchange

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Resident Engineer (Interchanges) to manage site activities for metro interchange stations and related civil works. You will oversee civil, structural, MEP, rail systems, and utility diversions while ensuring adherence to project specs, Dubai standards, safety, and QA/QC requirements.

You will coordinate with stakeholders, review drawings and method statements, and drive progress against milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• PE/CEng/PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site supervision for metro interchange stations and infrastructure.
• Monitor contractor performance against drawings, specs, and construction methods.
• Coordinate interfaces across civil, structural, architectural, MEP, rail systems, roads, and utilities.
• Review schedules and track progress against milestones.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation measures to avoid delays.
• Review method statements, shop drawings, submittals, and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai standards, RTA, DEWA, Civil Defense, and international rail standards.
• Maintain project records and support contract administration and dispute resolution.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree (advantage)

PE/CEng/PMP or equivalent

Tools

FIDIC contracts

Job description

Job description

Overview

The Resident Engineer (Interchanges) is responsible for managing and supervising all construction and site activities related to metro interchange stations, associated civil works, utilities, roads, structures, and multidisciplinary interfaces. The role ensures that works are executed in accordance with project specifications, contract requirements, Dubai standards, safety regulations, quality requirements, and project schedules.

Your role

Project Management & Supervision

• Lead the site supervision team for metro interchange stations and associated infrastructure works.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and construction methodologies.
• Coordinate construction activities involving civil, structural, architectural, MEP, rail systems, roads, bridges, and utility diversions.
• Review construction schedules and monitor progress against project milestones.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation measures to avoid delays.

Technical Oversight

• Review and approve method statements, shop drawings, material submittals, and inspection requests.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards including RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, Civil Defense, and international rail transit standards.
• Resolve engineering and construction issues arising during project execution.
• Coordinate interfaces between metro systems, stations, roads, and external stakeholders.

Quality Assurance & HSE

• Ensure implementation of Quality Management Systems and project QA/QC procedures.
• Monitor site safety practices and ensure compliance with HSE requirements.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and safety reviews.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented for non-conformance reports.

Contract Administration

• Review contractor claims, variation orders, extension of time requests, and payment applications.
• Verify completed works and certify contractor invoices.
• Maintain project records, reports, correspondence, and documentation.
• Support dispute resolution and contract compliance activities.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with client representatives, contractors, consultants, utility authorities, and government agencies.
• Attend progress meetings and provide technical guidance to project teams.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for project management and clients.

About you

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Master's Degree is an advantage.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), PMP, or equivalent certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in construction supervision and project management.
• At least 5 years in metro, railway, transportation, interchange stations, or major infrastructure projects.
• UAE/GCC project experience preferred.
• Experience with FIDIC contracts and large multidisciplinary projects.

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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