Senior On-Site Engineer — Construction & Contract Lead

ALSUWEIDI Engineering Consultants; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

ALSUWEIDI Engineering Consultants is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to lead construction supervision activities on site and ensure projects comply with contractual, technical, quality, and regulatory requirements.

The Resident Engineer will be the senior on-site representative, managing multidisciplinary teams, safeguarding contractual obligations, and serving as the main interface between the Client, Contractor, Authorities, and Head Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional certifications (PMP, PE, CEng, etc.) are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site supervision, reporting, and coordination activities
• Monitor progress against approved programmes and enforce corrective actions
• Review and oversee technical submissions, shop drawings, RFIs, and method statements
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC and HSE requirements
• Manage contract administration including payments, variations, claims, and EOTs
• Coordinate with Clients, Contractors, and Authorities
• Lead, mentor, and manage the supervision team
• Oversee testing, commissioning, project close-out, and handover documentation

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Negotiation

On-site supervision

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Professional certifications (PMP, PE, CEng)

Tools

ACONEX

Primavera

MS Project

BIM viewers

Job description

ALSUWEIDI Engineering Consultants is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to lead construction supervision activities on site and ensure projects comply with contractual, technical, quality, and regulatory requirements.

The Resident Engineer will be the senior on-site representative, managing multidisciplinary teams, safeguarding contractual obligations, and serving as the main interface between the Client, Contractor, Authorities, and Head Office.