Senior Resident Engineer - UAE Infrastructure & Villas

Zohorecruit; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

KN International Architects and Engineers LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Sr. Resident Engineer to supervise residential villas and related infrastructure, ensuring compliance with IFC drawings, specifications, authorities, safety standards, and contracts from mobilization to handover.

The role requires leading a multidisciplinary team, managing budgets and schedules, and maintaining strong client and authority communications to deliver high-quality projects in Liwa, Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• PE license in the UAE.
• Min. 15 years of UAE project experience.
• Experience with Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA).
• Strong leadership, team management and client-facing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Knowledge of UAE local regulations, codes and standards.
• Proven track record delivering large infrastructure projects.
• Willing to work in Liwa, Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for successful completion of assigned infrastructure projects.
• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, inspectors, and technical staff.
• Implement and enforce quality control and assurance measures.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures for financial control.
• Develop and manage project schedules with critical milestones.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, stakeholders and authorities.
• Apply technical expertise across infrastructure works.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, codes and standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including reports, change orders and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client communication

Team management

UAE regulations

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

KN International Architects and Engineers LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Sr. Resident Engineer to supervise residential villas and related infrastructure, ensuring compliance with IFC drawings, specifications, authorities, safety standards, and contracts from mobilization to handover.

The role requires leading a multidisciplinary team, managing budgets and schedules, and maintaining strong client and authority communications to deliver high-quality projects in Liwa, Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi.