Senior Resident Engineer – Bridges & Infrastructure (On-Site)

AECOM Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Resident Engineer – Infrastructure/Bridges at AECOM Abu Dhabi leads site supervision for major bridge and infrastructure projects. You will manage the supervision team, monitor progress and quality, and coordinate with the Contractor and stakeholders to ensure works meet drawings, specs, and contract requirements.

You will review submissions, manage safety and quality, monitor progress, and support the Project Manager with variations and claims while maintaining thorough project records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in site supervision and delivery of major infrastructure and bridge projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of bridge structures, foundations, piling, concrete works, roads, earthworks, drainage, and wet and dry utilities.
• Proven experience managing site supervision teams and coordinating with Contractors and stakeholders.
• Good understanding of construction contracts, technical specifications, quality procedures, and project controls.
• Experience in progress monitoring, technical reviews, inspections, testing, and commissioning.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and coordination skills.
• UAE experience on major infrastructure and bridge projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site supervision activities for bridge and infrastructure construction works.
• Supervise bridge works, including foundations, piling, abutments, piers, retaining walls, decks, bearings, expansion joints, barriers, and associated structures.
• Oversee infrastructure works, including roads, earthworks, stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, irrigation, electrical, telecom, and other utility networks.
• Manage and coordinate the site supervision team, including Assistant Resident Engineers, Inspectors, Surveyors, and other technical staff.
• Review Contractor submissions, including shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, inspection plans, and construction programmes.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with the Contractor, Client, utility authorities, designers, and other stakeholders to resolve technical and construction issues.
• Monitor the Contractor’s programme, manpower, equipment, and resources and identify delays or potential risks.
• Review Inspection Requests (IRs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and other technical documentation.
• Ensure proper inspection, testing, and commissioning of bridge and infrastructure works.
• Monitor interfaces between bridges, roads, utilities, drainage systems, and other infrastructure components.
• Participate in progress meetings and provide regular updates on project performance, technical issues, and outstanding works.
• Support the Project Manager in assessing variations, claims, Extension of Time submissions, and other contractual matters.
• Ensure compliance with project quality, health and safety, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, and project documentation.
• Oversee handover and closeout activities, including as-built drawings, testing records, O&M manuals, and outstanding works.

Skills

Site supervision

Team leadership

Coordination

Leadership

Communication

Progress monitoring

Inspections & testing

UAE infrastructure experience

Bridge structures knowledge

Foundations & piling

Roads & earthworks

Utilities & drainage

Construction contracts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Resident Engineer – Infrastructure/Bridges at AECOM Abu Dhabi leads site supervision for major bridge and infrastructure projects. You will manage the supervision team, monitor progress and quality, and coordinate with the Contractor and stakeholders to ensure works meet drawings, specs, and contract requirements.

You will review submissions, manage safety and quality, monitor progress, and support the Project Manager with variations and claims while maintaining thorough project records.