Senior Resident Engineer - Bridges and Tunnels

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer in Abu Dhabi, UAE to lead site supervision for a major civil infrastructure project including bridges, tunnels, roads, and utilities. You will provide technical and managerial leadership across construction supervision, contractor performance, multidisciplinary coordination, QA/QC, HSE, progress monitoring, testing, inspections, and handover.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive field experience, and the ability to manage contractor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Strong experience in bridge, tunnel, road, and infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in construction site supervision and management.
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures and contractual requirements.
• UAE or GCC infrastructure project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site supervision team and oversee day-to-day construction activities across the project.
• Supervise bridge, tunnel, road, utility, and associated infrastructure construction works.
• Verify construction activities align with drawings, specifications, method statements, and contracts.
• Coordinate with contractor, client, authorities, and other stakeholders for project execution.
• Monitor progress, programme, resources, and overall construction performance.
• Review shop drawings, method statements, RFIs, and submittals.
• Oversee QA/QC procedures, inspections, and quality control.
• Identify and resolve technical, construction, interface, and coordination issues promptly.
• Lead site meetings, progress reviews, and technical coordination sessions.
• Monitor quality, HSE compliance, progress, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces between civil, structural, utility, road, and other works.
• Review completed construction and verify testing, inspections, records, and handover.
• Provide technical and managerial support to the Project Manager.

Skills

Team leadership

Construction supervision

Coordination

QA/QC

HSE

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Resident Engineer - Bridges and Tunnels Job Snapshot

Role: Senior Resident Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Experience: Relevant senior-level infrastructure experience
Job Type: Full Time

Job Overview

AECOM is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer in Abu Dhabi, UAE to lead site supervision for a major Civil Engineering infrastructure project involving bridges, tunnels, roads, utilities, and associated works. The role provides technical and managerial leadership across construction supervision, contractor performance, multidisciplinary coordination, QA/QC, HSE, progress monitoring, testing, inspections, and project handover.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the site supervision team and oversee day-to-day construction activities across the project.
• Supervise bridge, tunnel, road, utility, and associated infrastructure construction works.
• Verify that construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, contractual requirements, and applicable project procedures.
• Coordinate with the contractor, client, Authorities, and other stakeholders to support efficient project execution.
• Monitor contractor progress, programme, resources, and overall construction performance.
• Review and coordinate shop drawings, method statements, RFIs, technical submittals, and related project documentation.
• Oversee implementation of QA/QC procedures, inspections, and construction quality requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical, construction, interface, and coordination issues in a timely manner.
• Lead site meetings, progress reviews, and technical coordination meetings.
• Monitor project quality, HSE compliance, construction progress, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces between civil, structural, utility, road, and other infrastructure works.
• Review completed construction and verify that required testing, inspections, records, and handover activities are completed.
• Provide technical and managerial support to the Project Manager throughout project delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

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

Infrastructure Delivery Scope

The Senior Resident Engineer will provide site leadership across complex transportation and infrastructure works involving bridges, tunnels, roads, utilities, and associated civil and structural elements. The position requires effective control of construction activities while coordinating technical interfaces between multiple disciplines and stakeholders. The role also supports successful project completion by monitoring contractor performance, resolving construction issues, maintaining quality and HSE requirements, and verifying that testing, inspection, documentation, and handover obligations are fulfilled.

Recruitment and Onboarding

Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. This requirement forms part of AECOM 's secure recruitment process.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its teams support public- and private-sector clients throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global team of more than 50,000 professionals.