Senior Resident Engineer: Hotel Refurbishment Lead (Dubai)

Client of Redfish Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai-based architectural engineering consultancy seeks a Senior Resident Engineer to lead on two consecutive hotel refurbishment projects in Dubai. You will supervise a site team, coordinate with contractors, design teams, and hotel operators, and drive a culture of safety and quality across live operations.

The role requires 12+ years of site supervision experience, expertise in interior fit-out and MEP coordination, and a strong command of contract administration with FIDIC principles.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Architectural, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 12+ years of site experience in construction supervision.
• Chartered status preferred; strong knowledge of FIDIC and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site-based Resident Engineering team on two consecutive hotel refurbishment projects.
• Supervise contractor works on site ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, quality, and programme.
• Review submittals, method statements, material approvals, RFIs, and inspection requests.
• Oversee snagging, testing, commissioning, and defect rectification promptly.
• Coordinate between contractor, design team, client and hotel operator; ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor progress, report delays, risks, and mitigation measures; manage payments and variations.
• Enforce health, safety and environmental requirements; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare progress reports and lead mentoring of the Resident Engineering team.

Skills

Site leadership

Communication skills

Team management

Contract administration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Civil/Architectural/Mechanical Eng

Tools

MS Office

Document control tools

Job description

Dubai-based architectural engineering consultancy seeks a Senior Resident Engineer to lead on two consecutive hotel refurbishment projects in Dubai. You will supervise a site team, coordinate with contractors, design teams, and hotel operators, and drive a culture of safety and quality across live operations.

The role requires 12+ years of site supervision experience, expertise in interior fit-out and MEP coordination, and a strong command of contract administration with FIDIC principles.