Senior Civil Engineer - STP Supervision

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 245,520 - 379,440; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for STP supervision in Dubai, UAE. The role involves site coordination, contractor supervision, and compliance with local authority regulations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in sewage treatment plant projects and strong knowledge of construction practices. Key responsibilities include managing inspections and documentation, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and maintaining communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of extensive experience in sewage treatment plant projects.
• Hands-on experience in construction supervision and delivery of STP facilities.
• UAE project experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review inspectors' daily reports for compliance with project standards.
• Prepare Engineer's Daily Diary summarizing site activities.
• Cooperate effectively with contractors and Dubai authorities.

Skills

STP project supervision

Sewage treatment plant works

Civil engineering site supervision

Construction inspection

Infrastructure supervision

Contractor coordination

Engineer’s Daily Diary preparation

Daily report review

Technical correspondence

As-built drawing review

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Role Overview

Senior Civil Engineer – STP Supervision – Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role supports the delivery of sewage treatment plant (STP) works by managing daily site coordination, reviewing inspection outputs, monitoring contractor performance, and maintaining communication between supervision teams, contractors, clients, and Dubai authorities.

Employment Details

Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 10 years
Salary: 22,000 – 34,000 AED per month (est.)

Key Responsibilities

• Review inspectors' daily reports for accuracy, completeness, technical clarity, and compliance with project reporting standards.
• Prepare the Engineer's Daily Diary summarizing site activities, progress updates, observations, contractor performance, and concerns.
• Provide general oversight of inspectors’ daily activities, assign tasks, monitor performance, and offer technical guidance.
• Review and approve contractor shop drawings, materials, methods, and technical submissions as delegated by the Resident Engineer.
• Monitor and verify the performance of the contractor's survey team, ensuring accurate setting‑out and field measurements.
• Prepare meeting minutes, technical correspondence, site notes, and formal communication as delegated by the Resident Engineer.
• Coordinate with contractor supervisory staff on work sequence, construction methodology, inspection planning, and schedule compliance.
• Track construction progress against the approved baseline program and highlight delays, risks, or corrective actions.
• Conduct continuous field inspections of work in progress and provide technical consultation to the Resident Engineer and contractor teams.
• Prepare written and verbal reports for the Resident Engineer covering technical, contractual, procedural, and site‑related matters.
• Review and verify as‑built drawings in coordination with inspectors, surveyors, contractors, and documentation teams.
• Ensure site activities comply with approved drawings, project specifications, quality procedures, and HSE standards.
• Identify non‑conformances, initiate corrective action requirements, and follow up until issues are resolved.
• Support the Resident Engineer in reviewing technical submittals, progress reports, construction records, inspection documents, and project correspondence.
• Maintain effective coordination between the supervision team and contractor to resolve site issues efficiently and reduce project disruption.
• Liaise with Dubai authorities (RTA, DM, DEWA, Etisalat, DU, Civil Defense) for inspections, NOCs, comments, and approvals.
• Review authority‑related drawings and ensure compliance with the latest standards, specifications, and approval requirements.
• Follow up on authority inspection requests and assist in resolving comments, non‑compliance issues, or documentation gaps.
• Ensure timely submission and approval of authority NOCs required for construction, testing, commissioning, and final handover.
• Coordinate with utility service providers for connection works, diversions, utility protection, and existing service interface management.
• Attend authority meetings and provide technical input to support the Resident Engineer during coordination and progress discussions.
• Maintain clear records of authority communications, approvals, inspection outcomes, correspondence, and handover documentation.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years of extensive experience in sewage treatment plant projects.
• Hands‑on experience in construction supervision, installation, testing, commissioning, and delivery of STP facilities and associated infrastructure.
• Proven involvement in end‑to‑end STP works, including civil, mechanical, and process-related components.
• Strong understanding of treatment systems, operational requirements, site interfaces, and commissioning expectations in wastewater facilities.
• UAE project experience highly preferred.
• In‑depth knowledge of local authority regulations, approval procedures, inspection requirements, and infrastructure standards related to STP projects.
• Expertise in construction supervision practices, including shop drawing review, material submittal review, inspection and testing procedures, and as‑built documentation.
• Solid understanding of UAE codes, environmental regulations, HSE requirements, and quality standards applicable to wastewater treatment facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with contractors, consultants, clients, inspectors, surveyors, and authorities.
• Strong reporting ability with experience preparing daily diaries, site reports, technical correspondence, meeting minutes, and progress updates.
• Ability to identify non‑conformances, support corrective actions, and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Practical knowledge of authority coordination with RTA, DM, DEWA, Etisalat, DU, and Civil Defense.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem‑solving, and coordination skills for active construction environments.

Skills Set

• STP project supervision
• Sewage treatment plant works
• Civil engineering site supervision
• Construction inspection
• Infrastructure supervision
• Contractor coordination
• Inspector supervision
• Engineer’s Daily Diary preparation
• Daily report review
• Technical correspondence
• Meeting minutes preparation
• Shop drawing review
• Material submittal review
• Method statement review
• Inspection request review
• Testing request review
• Survey verification
• Setting‑out checks
• As‑built drawing review
• Construction progress monitoring
• Baseline program monitoring
• NCR follow‑up
• Corrective action tracking
• HSE compliance
• QA/QC documentation
• Testing and commissioning
• Authority coordination
• RTA coordination
• DM coordination
• DEWA coordination
• Etisalat coordination
• DU coordination
• Civil Defense coordination
• NOC follow‑up
• Utility interface coordination
• Wastewater treatment infrastructure

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