Senior Engineer - Roads

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - Roads to join its Abu Dhabi project team. The role supervises road construction activities across earthworks, pavement layers, asphalt, kerbs, footpaths, paving, road markings and related infrastructure with a strong focus on site supervision and quality control.

The successful candidate will coordinate with utilities, contractors and authorities, review drawings and method statements, monitor testing, and ensure compliance with project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Min 10 years of site supervision, inspection, and quality control.
• Experience on road and infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of earthworks, pavements, asphalt, kerbs, footpaths, road markings.
• Familiarity with drawings, specifications, method statements (ITPs), and testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise road construction activities and monitor compliance with drawings, specs, ITPs, and project requirements.
• Coordinate daily activities across earthworks, subgrades, asphalt works, kerbs, footpaths, paving, and road markings.
• Review contractor shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, RFIs, and technical proposals.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, workmanship, and conformity with project requirements.
• Maintain records of site inspections and progress; participate in coordination meetings.

Skills

Site supervision

Quality control

Coordination with utilities

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Engineer - Roads Job Snapshot Role: Senior Engineer - Roads Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Civil & Structural Engineering Experience: Minimum 10 years of site supervision, inspection, and quality control experience Job Type: Full Time Position Overview AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - Roads to join its infrastructure project team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The position is responsible for supervising road construction activities across earthworks, pavement layers, asphalt, kerbs, footpaths, paving, road markings, and associated infrastructure. The role requires strong site supervision and quality control experience together with effective coordination across utilities, contractors, authorities, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Job Details Country: UAE City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Civil & Structural Engineering Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

Road Construction Responsibilities

The Senior Engineer - Roads will support the Resident Engineer in the day-to-day supervision and management of road construction works, ensuring activities are completed in accordance with approved technical documents and project requirements.

• Supervise road construction and monitor compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and project requirements.
• Coordinate daily activities covering earthworks, subgrade, subbase, road base, asphalt works, kerbs, footpaths, paving, road markings, and associated works.
• Review Contractor shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, RFIs, technical proposals, and related submissions.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, workmanship, and conformity with approved project requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and review Inspection Requests against approved documentation and specifications.
• Coordinate with surveyors to verify setting out, levels, alignment, grades, and road profiles.
• Monitor earthworks, compaction, field density testing, asphalt works, and required quality control and testing activities.
• Coordinate road construction interfaces with wet utilities, drainage, electrical, telecommunications, street lighting, landscaping, and other infrastructure services.
• Identify technical issues, construction risks, and potential delays and coordinate corrective actions.
• Review construction methods and provide technical recommendations on proposed solutions.
• Monitor Contractor compliance with approved method statements, ITPs, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
• Work with the Contractor, Authorities, and project stakeholders to resolve construction and technical matters.
• Monitor testing and inspection activities and confirm required approvals are obtained before subsequent works proceed.
• Maintain records covering site inspections, construction progress, technical matters, and site activities.
• Participate in progress, technical, and coordination meetings with the Contractor and project stakeholders.
• Support the Resident Engineer in managing and supervising road construction activities.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements are implemented throughout the works.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of site supervision, inspection, and quality control experience.
• Experience working on road and infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of earthworks, pavements, asphalt, kerbs, footpaths, paving, and road markings.
• Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and testing requirements.
• Experience coordinating road works with utilities and other infrastructure disciplines.
• UAE infrastructure and Authority experience is preferred.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.

Working at AECOM

AECOM offers the opportunity to contribute to infrastructure projects within a global professional services environment. Its work spans water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings, with teams providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure and professional services firm working with public- and private-sector clients. Its multidisciplinary teams address projects and challenges across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings throughout the project lifecycle. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.