Senior Resident Engineer - Site Leadership & Quality

Engineering Consortium Consulting Engineers; Dubai; On-site; AED 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Consortium Consulting Engineers in Dubai seeks a Senior Resident Engineer to lead the site supervision team, ensuring construction aligns with drawings, specs, and contracts. You will coordinate with contractors, clients and authorities to keep projects on schedule and uphold safety and quality standards.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, including 5+ years in Dubai, with a strong background in building or infrastructure projects and UAE regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years in Dubai with an engineering consultancy.
• Proven experience as a Resident Engineer on building or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with UAE engineering consultancy firms is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction regulations, local authority requirements, engineering standards, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the supervision team including discipline engineers, inspectors and site staff.
• Oversee daily construction activities and ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with contractor, client, consultants and authorities for smooth project execution.
• Monitor progress against the approved programme and report delays or risks.
• Ensure proper allocation and coordination of supervision resources across the project.
• Review and monitor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements and technical documents.
• Ensure construction works comply with approved drawings and regulations.
• Review RFIs and respond to technical queries within required timeframes.
• Identify technical issues and coordinate with design teams for resolution.
• Ensure proper inspection and approval procedures before proceeding with subsequent activities.
• Ensure contractor implements QA/QC procedures and monitor quality.
• Monitor Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and address unsafe practices.
• Prepare and review daily/weekly/monthly progress reports and documentation.
• Escalate critical issues, delays and contractual concerns to Project Manager.
• Assign responsibilities, conduct progress meetings, and ensure timely submission of reports.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders and ensure deliverables are met on time.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team supervision

Project management

Coordination

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Engineering Consortium Consulting Engineers in Dubai seeks a Senior Resident Engineer to lead the site supervision team, ensuring construction aligns with drawings, specs, and contracts. You will coordinate with contractors, clients and authorities to keep projects on schedule and uphold safety and quality standards.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, including 5+ years in Dubai, with a strong background in building or infrastructure projects and UAE regulatory knowledge.