Substation Civil Assistant Resident Engineer – Site & QA

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer – Civil (Substations) to support the Resident Engineer in supervising civil works for substation projects. You will ensure activities align with approved designs, quality standards, and HSE requirements on-site.

You will coordinate across civil, electrical, and mechanical disciplines, review method statements and shop drawings, and help track progress while maintaining site records and QA/QC processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–8 years in civil construction, preferably substation/power.
• Familiarity with substation civil works.
• Knowledge of QA/QC and HSE practices.
• Knowledge of international standards and GCC/UAE regulations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and documents.
• Strong communication and coordination in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office; project management tools are a plus.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to work on-site and travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in supervising civil works for substation projects—foundations, control buildings, cable trenches, drainage.
• Monitor contractor activities for compliance with drawings, specs, and quality.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure HSE adherence.
• Review contractor submissions (method statements, shop drawings, material approvals).
• Support coordination between civil, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.
• Track project progress and report delays, risks, or technical issues.
• Maintain accurate site records and daily logs.
• Assist in QA/QC procedures and ensure standards.
• Participate in site meetings and coordinate with client and contractors.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

MS Office

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

On-site readiness

Education

Bachelors in Civil Eng

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer – Civil (Substations) to support the Resident Engineer in supervising civil works for substation projects. You will ensure activities align with approved designs, quality standards, and HSE requirements on-site.

You will coordinate across civil, electrical, and mechanical disciplines, review method statements and shop drawings, and help track progress while maintaining site records and QA/QC processes.