Senior Resident Engineer - Drainage and Irrigation

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Life and disability benefits

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer in Dubai, UAE to lead construction supervision and contract administration for major stormwater drainage and irrigation projects. You will oversee site activities, ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and contractual obligations, and coordinate with authorities and stakeholders.

The role requires a minimum of 20 years of infrastructure experience, including 10+ years in a Resident or Senior Resident Engineer role, with on-site delivery and UAE/GCC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Water Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer registration preferred.
• PMP certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction supervision for stormwater drainage, irrigation, pumping stations and related infrastructure.
• Coordinate with clients, authorities, and contractors to resolve technical and contractual matters.
• Review variations, contractor claims, and payment applications.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures are implemented and non-conformances resolved.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Provide technical direction to the supervision team and ensure HSE compliance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Water Engineering

Professional Engineer registration

PMP Certification

Job description

Senior Resident Engineer - Drainage and Irrigation Job Snapshot

Role: Senior Resident Engineer

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Civil & Structural Engineering

Experience: Minimum 20 years of professional infrastructure experience, including at least 10 years as a Resident Engineer or Senior Resident Engineer

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer in Dubai, UAE to lead construction supervision and contract administration for major stormwater drainage and irrigation infrastructure projects. The role provides senior technical and site leadership across stormwater networks, pumping stations, irrigation systems, utility corridors, roadwork interfaces, and associated civil infrastructure. The successful candidate will oversee contractor performance, quality, HSE compliance, project controls, contractual matters, authority coordination, testing, commissioning, and handover.

Country: UAE City: Dubai 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

Job Purpose

The Senior Resident Engineer will represent the Client and Consultant in supervising construction and administering the contract throughout project delivery. The position requires close control of site activities to ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, contractual obligations, quality requirements, HSE standards, and applicable authority regulations. Strong leadership is required to coordinate the supervision team, contractors, utility providers, authorities, and other project stakeholders.

Construction Supervision

• Lead construction supervision for stormwater drainage, irrigation, pumping station, and associated infrastructure works.
• Ensure construction complies with approved drawings and technical specifications.
• Monitor compliance with contractual requirements and quality standards.
• Verify implementation of applicable HSE requirements.
• Monitor construction progress against approved schedules and milestones.
• Evaluate contractor performance and identify issues affecting delivery.
• Lead site inspections and coordinate required testing activities.
• Oversee commissioning and project handover activities.
• Manage interfaces with ongoing infrastructure and development projects.

Infrastructure Scope

Provide technical oversight across infrastructure works that may include:

• Stormwater drainage networks.
• Culverts and outfall structures.
• Pumping stations.
• Surface water management systems.
• Irrigation transmission networks.
• Irrigation distribution networks.
• Irrigation pumping stations and reservoirs.
• Utility corridors and associated networks.
• Road infrastructure interfaces.
• Landscaping irrigation infrastructure.
• Associated civil works.

Contract Administration

Administer the construction contract and provide appropriate technical and contractual recommendations throughout project delivery. Responsibilities include reviewing variations, contractor claims, payment applications, and extension of time requests. The Senior Resident Engineer will work with relevant project parties to resolve contractual matters while maintaining accurate supporting documentation.

Technical Submittals and Quality Control

• Review contractor shop drawings.
• Assess material submittals.
• Review construction method statements.
• Review inspection requests.
• Monitor implementation of QA and QC procedures.
• Identify and follow up construction non-conformances.
• Ensure non-conformances are resolved within appropriate project timelines.
• Confirm that approved materials and construction methods are applied on site.

Authority and Utility Coordination

Coordinate with clients, contractors, authorities, utility providers, and other stakeholders to resolve technical, construction, and contractual matters. Relevant coordination may involve Dubai Municipality, RTA, DEWA, telecommunications authorities, and other utility agencies required for successful infrastructure delivery.

Project Meetings and Reporting

• Lead site meetings and construction coordination activities.
• Attend technical and stakeholder coordination meetings.
• Prepare regular project progress reports.
• Produce technical and contractual reports.
• Present project status and significant issues to the Client.
• Maintain clear communication across project stakeholders.
• Track matters requiring technical or contractual resolution.

Supervision Team Leadership

Lead and manage the construction supervision team to maintain effective site coverage and consistent application of project requirements. Provide technical direction, guidance, and coordination to team members while ensuring supervision activities remain aligned with construction priorities, quality requirements, HSE obligations, and the approved project program.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Master 's Degree in Civil Engineering or Water Engineering is preferred.
• Professional Engineer registration is preferred.
• PMP Certification is advantageous.
• Minimum 20 years of professional experience in infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a Resident Engineer or Senior Resident Engineer role.
• Proven experience with stormwater drainage infrastructure.
• Experience with irrigation networks and systems.
• Experience with pumping stations.
• Strong background in major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts.
• Strong construction supervision experience.
• UAE or GCC experience is preferred.
• Experience coordinating with local authorities and utility agencies is highly desirable.

Relevant Project Experience

Candidates with experience across Dubai Municipality stormwater projects, major irrigation schemes, infrastructure and utility networks, roads and drainage projects, master community developments, public realm and landscaping infrastructure, pumping stations, and water management facilities will bring particularly relevant project exposure to the position.

Why Join AECOM

AECOM provides opportunities to contribute to major infrastructure programs while working with a global network of planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital specialists, program managers, and construction professionals. Training and development programs support continued technical and leadership development.

Benefits

Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include

• medical
• dentals
• vision
• life and disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absence
• voluntary benefits
• well-being resources
• an employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plans
• an employee stock purchase plan

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure firm delivering professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its capabilities extend across the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM has a global team of more than 50000 professionals and reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.