Senior Resident Engineer

Aecom2; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Resident Engineer for a major infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will lead the site supervision team and oversee day-to-day construction activities for bridges, tunnels, roads, and utilities, ensuring alignment with drawings, specs, method statements, and contract requirements.

You will coordinate with contractors, clients, and authorities, monitor progress and resources, review documentation, and ensure QA/QC and HSE compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in bridge, tunnel, road and infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in site supervision and construction management.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, specifications, QA/QC procedures, and contract requirements.
• Good understanding of project planning, progress monitoring, and construction coordination.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• UAE/GCC infrastructure project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site supervision team and oversee the day-to-day construction activities.
• Supervise and monitor construction works for bridges, tunnels, roads, utilities, and associated infrastructure works.
• Ensure that construction works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and contract requirements.
• Coordinate with the Contractor, Client, Authorities, and other project stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor the Contractor's progress, programme, resources, and construction performance.
• Review and coordinate shop drawings, method statements, RFIs, technical submittals, and other project documentation.
• Ensure proper implementation of QA/QC procedures and inspection requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical, construction, and coordination issues in a timely manner.
• Lead site meetings, progress meetings, and technical coordination meetings.
• Monitor project quality, HSE compliance, progress, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure proper interface between civil, structural, utilities, and other infrastructure works.
• Review completed works and ensure all required testing, inspection, documentation, and handover requirements are fulfilled.
• Provide technical and managerial support to the Project Manager and ensure the successful delivery of the project.

Skills

Site supervision

Construction management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

QA/QC

Contract requirements

Project coordination

HSE awareness

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Resident Engineer to join our team for a major Infrastructure Project in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Position:

Senior Resident Engineer - Bridge, Tunnel & Infrastructure

Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Description:

• Lead and manage the site supervision team and oversee the day-to-day construction activities.
• Supervise and monitor construction works for bridges, tunnels, roads, utilities, and associated infrastructure works.
• Ensure that construction works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and contract requirements.
• Coordinate with the Contractor, Client, Authorities, and other project stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor the Contractor's progress, programme, resources, and construction performance.
• Review and coordinate shop drawings, method statements, RFIs, technical submittals, and other project documentation.
• Ensure proper implementation of QA/QC procedures and inspection requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical, construction, and coordination issues in a timely manner.
• Lead site meetings, progress meetings, and technical coordination meetings.
• Monitor project quality, HSE compliance, progress, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure proper interface between civil, structural, utilities, and other infrastructure works.
• Review completed works and ensure all required testing, inspection, documentation, and handover requirements are fulfilled.
• Provide technical and managerial support to the Project Manager and ensure the successful delivery of the project.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• 15+ years of experience in bridge, tunnel, road, and infrastructure projects
• Proven experience in site supervision and construction management
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, specifications, QA/QC procedures, and contract requirements
• Good understanding of project planning, progress monitoring, and construction coordination
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• UAE/GCC infrastructure project experience preferred

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it.

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