Resident Engineer - J10128117

NES Fircroft; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering staffing is seeking a Resident Engineer for a major residential project in Abu Dhabi. This role involves site supervision, project management, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams on a flagship development. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in high-end residential projects, strong leadership skills, and effective communication abilities. They will drive project execution while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in complex construction projects.
• 10 years in high-end residential developments.
• In-depth knowledge of FIDIC contracts and UAE authority requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead site supervision services on a flagship residential project.
• Manage a high-performing site team and resolve site issues.
• Monitor compliance with HSE, QA/QC, and project controls.

Skills

Leadership

Site supervision

Stakeholder management

Client communication

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering

Master’s degree (a plus)

Job description

Greetings from NES Fircorft!

Currently we are hiring for below role:

Resident Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi Site

Industry: Exp with villas, hospitality, residential
Middle East Experience Required

What You’ll Be Doing:

Lead Client's site supervision services on a flagship residential project
Ensure works are executed to spec, on schedule, and to the highest standards of quality and safety
Represent the client on all technical and contractual matters
Manage a high-performing site team across all disciplines
Resolve site issues, review progress, and lead coordination across stakeholders
Monitor compliance with HSE, QA/QC, and project controls at all levels
Administer FIDIC-based contracts and oversee change management
Drive project execution plans, reporting, and internal coordination meetings
Provide strategic input on budget, scope, schedule, and risk mitigation

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering (Master’s is a plus)
15 years of experience in complex construction projects, including 10 years in high-end residential developments
Strong leadership in site supervision and project delivery
Demonstrated experience in managing large multidisciplinary teams on-site
In-depth knowledge of contract administration (FIDIC), construction methods, and UAE authority requirements
Excellent stakeholder management and client communication skills
Strategic thinker with a calm, solutions-oriented mindset

What Sets You Apart:

You’ve led projects from breaking ground to handover
You’re highly organized, hands-on, and know how to push progress forward
You lead teams by example and communicate with authority, clarity, and professionalism

If interested please share your resumes on [e-mail]


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.