Resident Engineer (VL)

Stantec; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading global design firm located in the UAE seeks an experienced Resident Engineer for a healthcare project. The role involves planning and coordinating construction activities, managing a diverse team, and ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience in the Middle East, with strong communication skills and a solid background in engineering. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within a passionate team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the Middle East, including 8 years in UAE.
• Experience working in an international consultant environment.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate construction activities.
• Manage a team of architects, engineers, and specialists.
• Monitor contractor activities for compliance.
• Supervise adherence to Health and Safety Plan.
• Review and approve engineering submissions.
• Respond to contractor queries.

Skills

Healthcare facility project delivery

Strong engineering and technical background

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Buildings

At Stantec, we approach every project as a partnership, because our work creates a lasting impact on our clients communities. We believe that when smart, passionate, creative people come together, real possibilities are within reach.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. If you want to be a part of our unwavering team and can bring your sense of imagination and determination to every challenge, then this is the right place for you.

Stantec is looking for a Resident Engineer with Healthcare experience to join our dynamic site team and to support on the construction supervision on a healthcare project in UAE.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• To plan, direct, coordinate, construction activities and monitor project execution.
• Management of a team of multi discipline architects, engineers, inspectors and specialists.
• Attendance or representation as appropriate at all project related construction meetings.
• Monitoring and reporting on the contractors activities on site with respect to technical and contractual compliance.
• Supervise the adherence to project Health and Safety Plan and instructing appropriate action with regard to Health and safety issues.
• Ensuring maintenance and compliance of Stantec procedures.
• Report on the performance of the contractors with regard to quality of works and compliance with project performance indicator.
• Review and approval of shop drawings, materials and equipment, mockups and samples, brochures and other engineering submissions.
• Review and approval of as-built drawings guarantees, warranties maintenance manuals, spare parts and close-out reports
• Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, emergencies at construction site.
• Coordinate with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and Stantec design teams to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Respond to Request for Information and queries raised by contractors.
• Administer Change orders.
• As appropriate visit the sites of the extraction and fabrication of material/equipment for performance & workmanship before delivery to site.
• Assist the Client in settling and disputes between the client and contractors.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years ME experience including 8 years in UAE working in an international consultant environment.
• Healthcare facility project delivery/construction experience would be preferred.
• Strong engineering and technical background. (FIDIC contracts) .
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office business solution (Excel, Word).