Senior Engineer- Infrastructure Projects Support and Coordination

Roads and Transport Authority; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Strategy & Process Improvement professional to help develop and review agreements, policies, and operational procedures with strategic partners and authorities. You will support the department’s operational planning, risk registers, and performance frameworks to ensure timely approvals.

The role involves analyzing project risks, coordinating with government entities and contractors, and driving digital platform enhancements for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of experience with a master’s degree or 2+ years with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and conclude agreements, policies, and procedures with partners and authorities.
• Prepare operational plans, risk registers, and performance frameworks for approvals.
• Analyze operational risks and propose proactive scheduling solutions to avoid conflicts.
• Provide strategic/technical advice to senior leadership using reference models and assessments.
• Coordinate infrastructure projects with government entities, developers, and service providers.

Skills

Strategic planning

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Data analysis

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Job description

Strategy

• Participate in developing, reviewing, and concluding agreements, policies, and operational procedures with strategic partners and relevant authorities, ensuring alignment with RTA’s strategic objectives.
• Contribute to the preparation of the department’s operational plan, risk register and performance frameworks to ensure timely approval and closure of internal audit recommendations.
• Analyze operational risks associated with project intersections, propose proactive solutions, and develop mechanisms (e.g., smart scheduling) to prevent conflicts between RTA and utility projects.
• Provide strategic and technical advice to senior leadership through reference models, value assessments, and recommendations to improve quality, efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability.
• Operations Lead and coordinate infrastructure projects with government entities, developers, and service providers, ensuring compliance with the Utilities Distribution Manual and right-of-way standards.
• Review and approve coordination and implementation plans, verify integration with existing and future road networks; and monitor stakeholder progress on project execution and adherence to schedules.
• Conduct field visits, attend project/coordination meetings, document minutes, follow up on recommendations, and resolve service-related issues in collaboration with consultants, contractors, and technical teams.
• Coordinate and support joint activities between internal departments, service agencies, and committees, ensuring effective communication, compromise, and alignment of interests.

Product / Process Improvement

• Develop and enhance digital platforms and customer journeys for approvals and infrastructure project execution; monitor departmental KPIs and analyse performance results.
• Prepare periodic technical reports, analytical studies, and performance updates at the corporate level to support decision-making and budget approvals.
• Hold workshops and training sessions with contractors, developers, and technical staff to clarify coordination procedures and implementation mechanisms.
• Ensure implementation of quality and excellence requirements; follow up on executive directives, institutional instructions, and closure of related comments and recommendations.

Physical Working Conditions

• Work across office and field environments, requiring frequent site visits, stakeholder meetings, and workshops

Education: Bachelor’s/master’s degree in in civil engineering or related field

Experience: 1+ years in case of master’s degree (2+ years in case of bachelor’s degree) in related field