Roads Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova International General Contracting is a UAE-based company delivering excellence in general contracting and construction, with a focus on branded residences. We seek a senior supervisor to lead road and civil works on flagship projects in Abu Dhabi, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with Abu Dhabi codes.

You will coordinate with subcontractors, utilities, and authorities, review drawings and method statements, and oversee earthworks, pavements, signage, and handovers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in road, infrastructure, and civil construction supervision.
• Familiarity with UAE and Abu Dhabi road codes, standards, specifications, regulations, and authority requirements.
• Ability to review IFC drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and authority-approved documents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subcontractors undertaking road and associated civil works.
• Oversee earthworks, grading, subgrade preparation, pavement layers, kerbs, footpaths, road markings, signage, and associated infrastructure works.
• Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and applicable authority requirements.
• Coordinate road construction activities with utilities, drainage, landscape, structures, and other disciplines.
• Monitor subcontractor productivity, manpower, materials, equipment, and progress.
• Coordinate inspections, material testing, field testing, and approvals with the Consultant.
• Liaise with relevant authorities regarding road inspections, approvals, clearances, and connections/interfaces.
• Identify construction issues, design conflicts, utility interfaces, and other constraints and coordinate their resolution.
• Monitor quality of workmanship and ensure defects, NCRs, and observations are rectified and closed.
• Coordinate road completion, snagging, testing, authority approvals, and handover.
• Ensure road construction activities comply with applicable Abu Dhabi codes, regulations, road standards, specifications, and authority requirements.
• Coordinate with relevant Abu Dhabi authorities and stakeholders for road approvals, inspections, traffic management, access requirements, and handover.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams and subcontractors on road construction methodology, sequencing, and quality requirements.

Skills

Site supervision

Coordination

Communication skills

Road construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Nova International General Contracting is a well established UAE-based company dedicated to delivering excellence in general contracting and construction, specialized in executing branded residences. We are committed to the highest standards of quality, innovation, and client satisfaction in every project we undertake. Our ambition is to grow as a trusted partner and deliver landmark developments that shape the future of the UAE’s built environment. Join us as we set new benchmarks in construction and project delivery.

Job Description

Responsible for supervising and coordinating road and associated civil construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, to the required quality standards, and in accordance with approved designs, specifications, programme, applicable codes, and Abu Dhabi authority requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise subcontractors undertaking road and associated civil works.
• Oversee earthworks, grading, subgrade preparation, pavement layers, kerbs, footpaths, road markings, signage, and associated infrastructure works.
• Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and applicable authority requirements.
• Coordinate road construction activities with utilities, drainage, landscape, structures, and other disciplines.
• Monitor subcontractor productivity, manpower, materials, equipment, and progress.
• Coordinate inspections, material testing, field testing, and approvals with the Consultant.
• Liaise with relevant authorities regarding road inspections, approvals, clearances, and connections/interfaces.
• Identify construction issues, design conflicts, utility interfaces, and other constraints and coordinate their resolution.
• Monitor quality of workmanship and ensure defects, NCRs, and observations are rectified and closed.
• Coordinate road completion, snagging, testing, authority approvals, and handover.
• Ensure road construction activities comply with applicable Abu Dhabi codes, regulations, road standards, specifications, and authority requirements.
• Coordinate with relevant Abu Dhabi authorities and stakeholders for road approvals, inspections, traffic management, access requirements, and handover.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams and subcontractors on road construction methodology, sequencing, and quality requirements.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in road, infrastructure, and civil construction supervision, preferably on major development or infrastructure projects.
• Strong practical experience in supervising road construction, earthworks, pavement works, kerbs, footpaths, road markings, signage, and associated infrastructure.
• Good knowledge of applicable UAE and Abu Dhabi road codes, standards, specifications, regulations, and authority requirements.
• Strong understanding of Abu Dhabi road design and construction requirements, including applicable requirements of DMT/municipal authorities and other relevant government entities.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi authority approval, inspection, NOC, and handover processes related to road and infrastructure works.
• Ability to review and interpret IFC drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, material submittals, and authority-approved documents.
• Good understanding of earthworks, pavement construction, material testing, compaction requirements, levels, grading, drainage interfaces, and road finishing works.
• Experience coordinating with Consultants, Contractors, Subcontractors, Utility Providers, and Government/Authority representatives.
• Strong site supervision, coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you

This role offers the chance to play a key role in delivering a flagship luxury residential project, with strong backing from an experienced developer and a growing project pipeline. You will have senior-level responsibility at project level, close interaction with leadership, and the opportunity to help shape how project control is done in a fast-growing contracting organization.

If you are motivated by challenge, ownership, and the opportunity to be part of a long‑term success story, we would like to hear from you. NOVA International General Contractingis an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated fairly and with respect. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, experience, and business requirements, without unlawful discrimination, and in accordance with applicable UAE labor and employment laws. All hiring and employment are subject to compliance with UAE regulatory requirements, including those relating to work permits and residency visas, where applicable.

Nova International General Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated fairly and with respect. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, experience, and business requirements, without unlawful discrimination, and in accordance with applicable UAE labor and employment laws. All hiring and employment is subject to compliance with UAE regulatory requirements, including those relating to work permits and residency visas, where applicable.