Senior Resident Engineer - Roads & Bridges (UAE)

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer for a major Roads and Bridges project in the UAE. The Resident Engineer will oversee staff, implement staking, testing and inspection, and ensure work is constructed to plans and specifications.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 20+ years of experience (Middle East preferred), and strong leadership to coordinate with clients and subcontractors. It is a full-time, on-site position emphasizing safety, quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 20 years of experience on large-scale projects.
• Middle East project experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and contract compliance skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the client’s programme or progress report.
• Ensure the Client’s compliance with the Contract Documents.
• Inspect all workmanship and material.
• Coordinate the supply of vertical and horizontal controls for the Client.
• Make layout checks on line and grades.
• Coordinate with other Clients.
• Maintain all file records on designated forms.
• Review and approve the Client’s shop drawings.
• Locate, execute and interpret soils and materials testing.
• responsible for the Contract and will not relieve the Client of his responsibilities without authorization.
• Responsible for final materials submittals and approval.
• Check and certify progress payments to the Client.
• Check personnel, equipment and material costs for all Variation Orders and Change Orders.
• Review requests for additional compensation and time extension.
• Prepare Variation Orders for all Additional and New works.
• Preparation of the Monthly Report.
• Site Safety monitoring including safety violations and corrective actions in Monthly Progress Report.
• When necessary determine proper costs of additions or credits due to the Client.
• Inspect safety conditions and inform the Client of construction safety violations and follow up action to be taken.

Skills

Construction inspection

Project coordination

Team leadership

Quality management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer for a major Roads and Bridges project in the UAE. The Resident Engineer will oversee staff, implement staking, testing and inspection, and ensure work is constructed to plans and specifications.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 20+ years of experience (Middle East preferred), and strong leadership to coordinate with clients and subcontractors. It is a full-time, on-site position emphasizing safety, quality and timely delivery.