Senior Resident Engineer - Onsite Infrastructure Lead

WSP; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Abu Dhabi seeks a Resident Engineer to lead site supervision, acting as the Engineer's representative to ensure infrastructure works meet contract requirements, drawings, specs and schedules.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, review method statements, monitor progress, keep stakeholders informed, and drive handover and closeout ensuring compliance with Abu Dhabi regulations and HSE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in construction supervision.
• Minimum 5 years as Resident Engineer on large-scale infrastructure or mixed-use developments.
• Strong experience in roads, utilities, wet and dry services, and public realm projects.
• UAE/GCC experience is mandatory.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all on-site construction activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Client, Contractor, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against approved programmes and report project performance.
• Review and approve method statements, shop drawings, material submissions, and inspection requests.
• Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi regulations, project specifications, and HSE requirements.
• Lead site meetings and prepare progress reports.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary supervision teams including civil, utilities, QA/QC, and HSE personnel.
• Review contractor claims, variations, and technical queries.
• Ensure project handover documentation and closeout activities are completed.

Skills

On-site supervision

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

WSP in Abu Dhabi seeks a Resident Engineer to lead site supervision, acting as the Engineer's representative to ensure infrastructure works meet contract requirements, drawings, specs and schedules.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, review method statements, monitor progress, keep stakeholders informed, and drive handover and closeout ensuring compliance with Abu Dhabi regulations and HSE.