Resident Engineer (Marine)

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in the UAE seeks a highly experienced Resident Engineer (Marine) to lead the supervision and delivery of complex marine works packages. You will ensure safety, compliance and quality across the contract, drawings and specs, coordinating with the client and project team.

You will oversee the site team, monitor progress and manage interfaces with civil and infrastructure works, bringing strong leadership and problem-solving to projects in the UAE/Middle East.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/marine/structural engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of construction experience, with significant marine works.
• Experience supervising dredging, reclamation, and marine edge works.
• Strong knowledge of supervision, quality, HSE and inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction supervision of marine works including dredging, reclamation, and marine edges.
• Coordinate and manage the site supervision team, engineers and inspectors.
• Monitor contractor activities for compliance with drawings, specs, methods, quality and HSE requirements.
• Review technical submissions, RFIs, method statements, materials and inspection requests.
• Resolve site and technical issues and coordinate interfaces with adjacent works.
• Monitor progress, identify constraints and report on programme and performance.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, quality records, snagging and final handover.
• Liaise with client, contractor, project management and other stakeholders.

Skills

Civil/Marine Eng

15+ years experience

Dredging & reclamation

HSE & quality control

Leadership & coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Marine/Structural Eng

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Resident Engineer (Marine) to join our team!

In this role you will lead the construction supervision and day-to-day delivery of complex marine works packages, ensuring the Contractor's works are executed safely and in accordance with the contract documents, approved designs, specifications, quality requirements and project programme.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the construction supervision of marine works including dredging, reclamation and marine edges.
• Manage and coordinate the site supervision team, including engineers and inspectors.
• Monitor Contractor activities for compliance with drawings, specifications, approved methods, quality and HSE requirements.
• Review technical submissions, RFIs, method statements, materials and inspection requests.
• Resolve site and technical issues and coordinate interfaces with adjacent civil and infrastructure works.
• Monitor construction progress, identify constraints and report on programme and performance.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, quality records, snagging and final handover.
• Liaise with the Client, Contractor, project management team and other key stakeholders.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Marine, Structural Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 15+ years' relevant construction experience, including significant marine works experience.
• Proven experience supervising dredging, reclamation, marine edges and associated civil/structural works.
• Strong knowledge of construction supervision, quality, HSE and inspection processes.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and construction methodologies and resolve site issues.
• Strong leadership, communication and Contractor coordination skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Previous experience as a Resident Engineer or Senior Construction Engineer on major marine projects.
• Experience delivering large-scale dredging, reclamation and marine edge works.
• Experience on major infrastructure or waterfront developments in the UAE/Middle East.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction records, progress and change management.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—

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