Senior Engineer – Construction

Bunya, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunya, Inc. in the United Arab Emirates seeks a senior Civil Engineer to oversee construction supervision on major roads, bridges and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi.

You will represent the client, monitor contractor performance, manage interfaces with stakeholders and ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, program and HSE standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, 10+ years of post‑graduate experience, UAE/GCC project exposure, and strong QA/QC,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 years of postgraduate experience in construction supervision and management.
• Proven experience in major roads, bridges, infrastructure projects.
• Experience with a Client, Consultant or Contractor on major infrastructure projects, UAE/GCC preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction practices and authority requirements.

Responsibilities

• Represent the client in monitoring construction activities through the appointed supervision consultant.
• Monitor performance to ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, contract requirements, programme, quality and HSE standards.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, workmanship, resources, construction activities and site conditions.
• Identify construction, technical, quality, programme and interface issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate with the supervision consultant, contractor, design team and other stakeholders on construction-related matters.
• Maintain knowledge of method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs/TQs, testing and inspection procedures; detailed review and approval remains with the supervision consultant.
• Monitor the consultant’s QA/QC implementation and review relevant laboratory, testing and quality reports.
• Monitor contractor progress against the approved programme and milestones; identify delays and recovery requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of contractual requirements and provide input on variations, claims, delays and extensions of time.
• Monitor interfaces involving roads, bridges, drainage, wet utilities and existing services with authorities.
• Monitor compliance with HSE requirements and elevate safety concerns as needed.
• Monitor testing, commissioning, authority approvals, snagging and handover documentation.
• Prepare and maintain as‑built drawings, O&M manuals, test records and handover documentation.
• Maintain client-side records of progress, issues, decisions, risks and delays.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and other project reports and attend progress/coordination meetings.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and project team members.

Skills

Project supervision

Stakeholder management

QA/QC

Drawing interpretation

Progress monitoring

Contractual knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the Client in monitoring and overseeing construction activities undertaken by the Contractor through the appointed Supervision Consultant.
• Monitor the performance of the Supervision Consultant and Contractor to ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, programme, quality and HSE standards.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, workmanship, resources, construction activities and site conditions.
• Identify construction, technical, quality, programme and interface issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate with the Supervision Consultant, Contractor, design team and other stakeholders on construction-related matters.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs/TQs, testing and inspection procedures, while detailed review and approval remains with the Supervision Consultant.
• Monitor the Consultant’s implementation of QA/QC requirements and review relevant laboratory, testing and quality reports.
• Monitor Contractor progress against the approved programme, key milestones and completion dates, and identify potential delays and recovery requirements.
• Maintain sound knowledge of contractual requirements and provide technical input on variations, claims, delays and extensions of time, as required.
• Monitor construction interfaces involving roads, bridges, drainage, wet utilities and existing services and coordinate with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
• Monitor Contractor and Consultant compliance with project HSE requirements and elevate significant safety concerns.
• Monitor testing, commissioning, authority approvals, snagging and closure of outstanding works.
• Ensure timely preparation and completion of as‑built drawings, O&M manuals, test records and handover documentation.
• Maintain appropriate Client‑side records of progress, issues, decisions, risks, delays and key construction activities.
• Prepare and/or contribute to monthly, quarterly and other project reports.
• Attend progress, technical and coordination meetings and follow up on agreed actions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and project team members.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant post‑graduate experience in construction supervision and management.
• Proven experience in major roads, bridges, infrastructure and wet utility projects.
• Experience with a Client, Consultant or Contractor on major infrastructure projects, preferably in the UAE/GCC.
• Sound knowledge of UAE construction practices, authority requirements and relevant industry standards.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of civil and infrastructure construction processes.
• Good understanding of QA/QC, specifications, testing and inspection requirements.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical reports.
• Good understanding of construction programmes, progress monitoring and resource planning.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts and contractual procedures.
• Strong problem‑solving, coordination and stakeholder‑management skills.

Software & Communication

• Proficient in MS Office; working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6/MS Project and project document‑management systems is desirable.
• Excellent written and spoken English with strong technical report‑writing and communication skills.