Resident Engineer - Roads and Infrastructure Utilities

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to supervise and administer contracts for major roads and infrastructure utilities. The role requires a civil engineer with strong leadership, construction management, and contract administration experience across multidisciplinary works.

The candidate should have at least 15 years in relevant roles, including 7+ years as Resident Engineer or senior site supervisor, and must hold prior RTA approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Min 15 years of relevant experience in roads and infrastructure construction.
• At least 7 years in Resident Engineer or senior site supervision; RTA approval mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Direct site supervision personnel and oversee Project Execution Plan.
• Supervise roads, utilities, structures and related civil works on site.
• Coordinate interfaces between roadworks, wet and dry utilities, and traffic diversions.
• Review contractor resources, construction methods and sequencing.
• Monitor progress and mitigate schedule risks; report to project management.

Skills

Contract administration

Roads engineering

Construction planning

Quality assurance

Commercial awareness

Leadership

English & Arabic fluency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

FIDIC Red Book knowledge

Job description

Resident Engineer - Roads and Infrastructure Utilities Job Snapshot Role: Resident Engineer - Roads and Infrastructure Utilities Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Civil & Structural Engineering Experience: Minimum 15 years, including 7 years in resident engineering or senior site supervision Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview Parsons Corporation is hiring an experienced Resident Engineer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the supervision and contract administration of major roads and infrastructure utility works within the Civil Engineering sector. The position requires an established infrastructure professional with strong technical leadership, construction management expertise, and experience administering contracts involving complex civil engineering projects. The Resident Engineer will oversee site operations, multidisciplinary supervision teams, contractor performance, wet and dry utility installations, road construction, and associated infrastructure works. The position also carries responsibility for contract administration, commercial assessments, quality compliance, construction scheduling, authority coordination, and project close-out. Candidates must possess previous Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) approval, at least 15 years of relevant professional experience, and a minimum of seven years in a Resident Engineer or senior site supervision position.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Civil & Structural Engineering Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

Role Responsibilities

Site Supervision and Construction Leadership

• Direct site supervision personnel, including discipline engineers, inspectors, and technical support staff.
• Oversee implementation of the Project Execution Plan.
• Supervise daily construction activities involving roads, utilities, structural elements, and associated civil works.
• Coordinate construction interfaces between roadworks, wet utilities, dry utilities, structures, and traffic diversions.
• Review contractor resource allocation, construction methodologies, and work sequencing.
• Monitor site progress against approved construction programmes.
• Identify potential technical and scheduling risks and coordinate appropriate mitigation measures.
• Maintain communication with project management regarding site performance, technical issues, and outstanding construction matters.

Contract Administration and Commercial Responsibilities

• Administer construction activities in accordance with the applicable Conditions of Contract.
• Review contractor notices, contractual submissions, and claims within required response periods.
• Assess variations, Extensions of Time (EOT), prolongation costs, and disruption claims.
• Prepare recommendations supporting the Engineer's contractual determinations.
• Evaluate interim payment applications against verified construction progress and contractual entitlement.
• Certify payments in accordance with assigned contractual authority.
• Issue site instructions, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Notices to Correct, and other contractual correspondence where required.
• Maintain accurate records supporting contractual assessments and decisions.
• Monitor contractor compliance with programme obligations and agreed mitigation measures.

Technical Supervision of Roads and Utilities

• Road formation, subgrade, subbase, asphalt pavement, interlocking paving, and kerb installation.
• Tunnels, underpasses, and mechanically stabilized earth walls.
• Stormwater drainage networks and associated infrastructure.
• Sewerage pipelines and rising mains.
• Potable water distribution and firefighting networks.
• Irrigation systems.
• Electrical installations and street lighting infrastructure.
• Information and communications technology and telecommunications networks.
• Gas and district cooling infrastructure where included in the project scope.

Quality Assurance and Technical Compliance

• Enforce the approved Project Quality Plan throughout construction.
• Review and approve material submissions, shop drawings, technical proposals, and related documentation within delegated authority.
• Conduct regular construction inspections and quality audits.
• Identify non-conforming works and oversee the implementation of corrective actions.
• Monitor the issuance and closure of NCRs.
• Verify compliance with applicable authority requirements and construction standards.
• Review as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and testing and commissioning reports.
• Ensure technical records are complete and suitable for project handover.

Construction Programme and Progress Control

• Verify logical sequencing of roads and utility construction activities.
• Evaluate construction delays, concurrent delay events, and proposed mitigation measures.
• Provide technical input to delay analysis and time-related contractual assessments.
• Monitor contractor recovery actions where progress deviates from approved schedules.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Highlight construction risks, programme delays, corrective actions, and contractor performance concerns.
• Communicate significant programme issues to the relevant project management personnel.

Health, Safety and Environmental Management

• Monitor contractor implementation of site safety procedures.
• Oversee safety arrangements for deep excavations, utility crossings, confined spaces, and traffic diversion works.
• Participate in HSE inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Coordinate with safety representatives to address identified hazards.
• Verify that contractors maintain safe working conditions in accordance with applicable local regulations.
• Follow up on corrective actions relating to construction safety and environmental compliance.

Authority and Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with clients, Project Management Consultants, government authorities, and utility service providers.
• Coordinate inspections, utility tie-ins, and final regulatory approvals.
• Participate in technical meetings and chair construction progress discussions where required.
• Monitor submission of documents needed for permits and No Objection Certificates.
• Resolve technical coordination matters involving infrastructure authorities and service providers.
• Maintain effective communication between contractors, engineering disciplines, and project stakeholders.

Testing, Commissioning and Project Close-Out

• Oversee infrastructure testing and commissioning activities.
• Monitor outstanding construction works and completion requirements.
• Coordinate snagging inspections and verify completion of corrective works.
• Support taking-over procedures and final acceptance.
• Track contractor obligations during the Defects Notification Period.
• Review the completeness of final as-built drawings and handover documentation.
• Ensure required operation and maintenance manuals, commissioning records, and technical certificates are available before project close-out.

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Bachelor 's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in roads and infrastructure construction projects.
• At least seven years of experience as a Resident Engineer or in a senior site supervision position on major infrastructure projects.
• Previous RTA approval is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience working on infrastructure projects in the United Arab Emirates.
• Strong understanding of road construction, underground utilities, and multidisciplinary civil engineering works.
• Working knowledge of FIDIC Conditions of Contract or applicable construction contract conditions used in Dubai.
• Proven experience evaluating Extensions of Time, contractual variations, and contractor claims.
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Strong contract administration, reporting, and commercial assessment capabilities.
• Excellent written contractual correspondence and technical reporting skills.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master 's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline is preferred.
• Previous experience administering contracts under the FIDIC Red Book will be an advantage.

Core Competencies and Skills

• Contract Administration Ability to interpret contractual provisions, evaluate contractor entitlement, manage variations, and support the resolution of commercial and contractual issues.
• Roads and Utility Engineering Advanced technical understanding of pavement construction, underground utility networks, structural infrastructure, and construction supervision requirements.
• Construction Planning Experience assessing construction programmes, identifying delays, reviewing mitigation proposals, and coordinating multidisciplinary work sequences.
• Quality and Regulatory Compliance Knowledge of engineering specifications, inspection procedures, material approvals, non-conformance management, and relevant Dubai authority requirements.
• Commercial Awareness Ability to review payment applications, assess cost-related claims, and evaluate the commercial implications of construction decisions.
• Leadership and Negotiation Proven ability to manage engineering teams, communicate with stakeholders, negotiate technical and contractual matters, and make decisions under pressure.
• Risk Management Capability to identify construction, contractual, programme, and operational risks and recommend practical measures to minimize their effect on project delivery.
• Professional Opportunities This senior engineering opportunity offers responsibility for construction supervision and contractual management across major roads and infrastructure utility activities in Dubai. The position involves working with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, regulatory authorities, and project management professionals. It provides scope to apply established expertise in construction leadership, commercial administration, engineering compliance, and infrastructure project completion.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, infrastructure, and project management solutions across transportation and complex civil engineering sectors. Its project teams support design coordination, construction supervision, technical management, and infrastructure delivery through multidisciplinary engineering expertise.