Senior Resident Engineer - Structures & Site Leadership

WSP; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UAE seeks an experienced Resident Engineer to lead site supervision on major structures projects across the UAE.

You will coordinate with clients, contractors and authorities, establish supervision plans, review programmes, monitor progress and ensure quality, safety and compliance.

With a UAE consulting background and 20+ years in major buildings, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high‑profile developments.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc (Hons) in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• 20+ years of experience managing major building projects.
• UAE experience in consulting with discipline software proficiency.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead construction supervision activities for the project.
• Establish a construction management plan to standardise contracts.
• Initiate and respond to contract communications with Client and Contractor.
• Arrange, chair and record meetings from kick-off to progress/management meetings.
• Establish procedures for inspection, testing and commissioning.
• Review the contractor’s HSE plan and ensure safety at site.
• Review contractor programs for detail, resources and cash flow.
• Monitor contractor progress and assess output.
• Implement QMS requirements and conduct audits.
• Liaise with service and other authorities to avoid delays; attend meetings.
• Certify interim and final payments after review.
• Prepare substantial completion reports and close-out docs.
• Issue taking-over and defects liability certificates as required.

Skills

Site supervision

Contract management

HSE compliance

Arabic-English fluency

Education

BEng/BSc Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Discipline-specific software

Job description

WSP in the UAE seeks an experienced Resident Engineer to lead site supervision on major structures projects across the UAE.

You will coordinate with clients, contractors and authorities, establish supervision plans, review programmes, monitor progress and ensure quality, safety and compliance.

With a UAE consulting background and 20+ years in major buildings, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high‑profile developments.