Senior Resident Engineer – Major Structures, UAE

WSP USA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UAE seeks an experienced Resident Engineer to lead the Structures Supervision team on major projects across the UAE. You will oversee site supervision activities, coordinate with key stakeholders, and ensure the delivery of high-quality structural and infrastructure works.

The role requires a BEng or BSc (Hons) in Civil/Structural Engineering, 20 years of major-project experience in the UAE, proficiency in discipline-specific software, and fluency in Arabic and English (written and

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc (Hons) in Civil/Structural Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 20 years' experience in managing major building projects, including high-rise developments, luxury hotels, large-scale residential complexes and commercial buildings.
• Candidate must have prior UAE experience with a consulting background and possess comprehensive proficiency in discipline-specific software.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction supervision activities for the project.
• Establish a construction management plan to ensure all contracts are administered to a common standard and practice.
• Initiate and respond to contract correspondence to and from Client, and contractual correspondence with the Contractor.
• Arrange, chair and record meetings, commencing with the kick-off meeting and thereafter progress and management meetings that are deemed necessary.
• Establish procedures for inspection approvals, testing, commissioning in accordance with the requirements of the contract.
• Review the contractor's HSE plan and ensures that the safety procedures are followed at site.
• Review and comment on the contractor's programs ensuring that they are sufficiently detailed to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the contract, allocated resources and cash flow.
• Monitor the Contractors progress during construction and regularly assesses output.
• Implement QMS requirements and conduct regular Audits.
• Ensure the contractor liaises with service and other authorities in a timely manner so as not to affect the progress of the works by attending meetings, monitoring agreed programmes and regular follow-up.
• Certify interim and finalize payments after full review and consultation with the responsible team members.
• Prepare substantial completion reports including any outstanding requirements.
• Issue taking-over and defects liability certificates as required under the contract.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Coordination

HSE

Client liaison

Arabic & English

Education

BEng or BSc (Hons) in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Discipline-specific software

Job description

WSP in the UAE seeks an experienced Resident Engineer to lead the Structures Supervision team on major projects across the UAE. You will oversee site supervision activities, coordinate with key stakeholders, and ensure the delivery of high-quality structural and infrastructure works.

The role requires a BEng or BSc (Hons) in Civil/Structural Engineering, 20 years of major-project experience in the UAE, proficiency in discipline-specific software, and fluency in Arabic and English (written and