Resident Engineer - Stormwater

Parsons

Al Ruways Industrial City

On-site

AED 334,800 - 502,200

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer in Abu Dhabi Emirate to lead stormwater drainage and infrastructure projects. The role involves site supervision, contractor management, and ensuring compliance with project specifications.

The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in civil engineering, particularly in stormwater and roads. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Competitive salary range of 30,000 – 45,000 AED, full-time position.

Qualifications

Minimum 15 years post-graduate experience in design, construction supervision, and management of major infrastructure projects.
Strong technical knowledge of stormwater drainage systems and road infrastructure.
Ability to lead supervision teams including Site Engineers and Inspectors.

Responsibilities

Oversee construction supervision and delivery of major stormwater infrastructure works.
Manage daily site coordination with contractors and stakeholders.
Monitor and inspect construction works for compliance.

Skills

Stormwater infrastructure supervision

Civil engineering

Construction supervision

Quality assurance

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Construction management systems

Job description

Resident Engineer – Stormwater in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a senior site supervision role focused on stormwater drainage, roads, and infrastructure construction. The incumbent represents the Engineer on site, leads supervision teams, manages contractor performance, and ensures major infrastructure works are delivered safely, correctly, and in line with contractual requirements.

Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates.

Industry: Civil Engineering. Function: Civil & Structural Engineering.

Experience requirement: Minimum 15 years post‑graduate infrastructure experience in design, construction supervision, and management of major roads, stormwater, and infrastructure projects.

Job type: Full‑time. Salary range: 30,000 – 45,000 AED (estimate).

EEO statement: Gender: Any; Candidate Nationality: Any.

Role Context

The Resident Engineer‑Stormwater will oversee construction supervision and delivery of major stormwater, roads, and infrastructure works across the Abu Dhabi Emirate. Responsibilities include site coordination, inspection leadership, technical compliance, documentation control, contractor communication, progress monitoring, quality performance, HSE oversight, and support for contract administration.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise Site Engineers, Inspectors, Surveyors, and other site supervision personnel assigned to stormwater, roads, and infrastructure works.
Act as the Engineer’s representative during construction and ensure site activities are executed in accordance with the contract documents.
Manage daily site coordination with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, client representatives, design teams, and relevant authorities.
Monitor and inspect construction works to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, quality requirements, and authority standards.
Issue site instructions and corrective directions for non‑conforming works, unsuitable materials, defective equipment, unsafe practices, or poor workmanship.
Review shop drawings, method statements, RFIs, material submissions, inspection records, test reports, and as‑built drawings.
Support contract administration by advising on variations, claims, payment applications, progress measurement, and contractor performance matters.
Track construction progress against approved schedules and report actual performance, delays, risks, recovery actions, and key site constraints.
Maintain accurate site records, daily reports, meeting notes, correspondence, progress documentation, and technical records.
Chair and participate in site meetings, ensuring action items, technical decisions, approvals, and stakeholder communication are followed up properly.
Coordinate with design teams to resolve technical queries, design conflicts, field changes, and constructability issues.
Ensure that stormwater drainage systems, road works, civil structures, utilities, and associated infrastructure interfaces are delivered to required standards.
Review safety reports, HSE observations, incident records, near misses, and contractor safety performance to support a safe construction environment.
Enforce HSE procedures across site activities and promote safe working practices among contractors and supervision teams.
Participate in quality assurance, statistical quality control practices, testing procedures, inspections, and close‑out processes.
Support project delivery by maintaining timely communication, disciplined documentation, and practical resolution of site and contractual issues.

Ideal Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Minimum 15 years of post‑graduate experience in design, construction supervision, and management of major roads, stormwater, and infrastructure projects.
Strong technical knowledge of stormwater drainage systems, road infrastructure, civil works, utilities coordination, construction methodologies, and site supervision practices.
Proven ability to lead supervision teams including Site Engineers, Inspectors, Surveyors, and technical support staff.
Good understanding of contract administration, contractor management, construction claims, variations, payment reviews, and project correspondence.
Strong knowledge of quality assurance procedures, statistical quality control practices, inspection workflows, and construction documentation.
Ability to review technical submissions including shop drawings, RFIs, method statements, material approvals, test reports, and as‑built documentation.
Experience coordinating with clients, contractors, consultants, design teams, municipalities, utility providers, and government authorities.
Proficiency in engineering software, construction management systems, reporting platforms, and standard computer applications.
Strong communication, leadership, reporting, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
Professional Engineer, Chartered Engineer, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
Safety‑focused and quality‑driven approach with the confidence to manage complex site conditions and multidisciplinary project requirements.

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