Senior Resident Engineer, Bridges & Tunnels – Abu Dhabi

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

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.