Utilities/Civil Engineer - Freight Facilities (Ruwais)

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced site supervisor for the Freight Facilities Project in Ruwais, UAE. The role centers on leading a field supervision team, reviewing inspectors’ reports, and ensuring conformance with drawings, specifications, and HSE standards.

You will coordinate with contractors and authorities, monitor progress against the baseline program, and prepare technical and contractual documentation for the Resident Engineer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in rail/metro or major infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline from a recognised institution.
• Proven experience in site supervision and management of inspection teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in utilities and civil works construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction specifications, standards, and quality control procedures.
• Experience with authority coordination and compliance in infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in reviewing and approving technical submittals, shop drawings, and as-built documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Competency in HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards and site safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Review Inspectors’ Daily Reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare the Engineer’s Daily Diary summarizing daily activities and progress.
• Provide oversight of Inspectors’ daily activities and assign tasks.
• Review Contractor’s inspection, surveying, and testing requests for conformance.
• Review and approve Contractor’s shop drawings, materials, and methods.
• Monitor and verify Contractor’s survey team performance and setting-out accuracy.
• Prepare meeting minutes and technical correspondence.
• Coordinate with Contractor’s supervision on work sequence and schedules.
• Monitor progress against the approved baseline program.
• Conduct field inspections and advise the Resident Engineer and Contractor.”
• Prepare reports on technical, contractual, and procedural matters.
• Review and verify as-built drawings with inspectors and surveyors.
• Ensure activities comply with drawings, specs, and HSE standards.
• Identify non-conformances and initiate corrective actions.
• Support in reviewing submittals and project documentation.
• Maintain coordination between supervision and Contractor to resolve site issues.
• Review authority drawings for compliance with latest standards.
• Follow up on authority inspection requests and resolve comments.
• Ensure timely submission and approval of all authority NOCs.
• Coordinate with utility providers for connections and diversions.
• Attend authority meetings and provide technical input during progress discussions.
• Maintain records of authority communications and approvals.

Skills

Site supervision

English communication

HSE compliance

Stakeholder management

Inspection coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Digital documentation systems

Job description

Job Description

Manage the site supervision team for the Freight Facilities Project in Ruwais.

Responsibilities

• Review Inspectors’ Daily Reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project standards.
• Prepare the Engineer’s Daily Diary summarizing daily activities, key progress, and observations.
• Provide general oversight of Inspectors’ daily activities, including task assignments, on‑site performance, and technical guidance.
• Review Contractor’s inspection, surveying, and testing requests and evaluate subsequent reports for conformance with specifications.
• Review and approve Contractor’s shop drawings, materials, and methods as delegated by the Resident Engineer.
• Monitor and verify the performance of the Contractor’s survey team and ensure accuracy of setting‑out works.
• Prepare meeting minutes and technical correspondence as delegated by the Resident Engineer.
• Coordinate with the Contractor’s supervisory staff regarding work sequence, methodology, and schedule compliance.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure adherence to the Contractor’s approved baseline program.
• Conduct continuous field inspections of the work in progress and provide consultation to both the Resident Engineer and Contractor’s teams.
• Prepare written and verbal reports for the Resident Engineer on technical, contractual, and procedural matters.
• Review and verify as-built drawings in coordination with inspectors and surveyors.
• Ensure all site activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, and HSE standards.
• Identify non-conformances, initiate corrective actions, and follow up to ensure resolution.
• Support the Resident Engineer in reviewing technical submittals, progress reports, and project documentation.
• Maintain effective coordination between the supervision team and the Contractor to resolve site-related issues efficiently.
• Review authority-related drawings and ensure compliance with each authority’s latest standards and specifications.
• Follow up on authority inspection requests and assist in resolving comments or non-compliance issues.
• Ensure timely submission and approval of all authority NOCs required for construction, testing, and final handover.
• Coordinate with utility service providers to facilitate connection works, diversions, and protection of existing services.
• Attend authority meetings and provide technical input to support the Resident Engineer during coordination and progress discussions.
• Maintain records of authority communications, approvals, and correspondence for project documentation and handover.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in rail/metro or major infrastructure projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline from a recognised institution
• Proven experience in site supervision and management of inspection teams
• Demonstrated expertise in utilities and civil works construction
• Strong knowledge of construction specifications, standards, and quality control procedures
• Experience with authority coordination and compliance in infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in reviewing and approving technical submittals, shop drawings, and as-built documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Competency in HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards and site safety protocols

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on freight rail facilities, rail logistics, or transportation infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with surveying, setting‑out works, and construction layout verification
• Knowledge of utility service coordination and diversions
• Experience with project management software and digital documentation systems
• Professional certification in Civil Engineering or Project Management
• Previous experience working on projects in the Middle East or similar regulatory environments
• Strong stakeholder management and inter-departmental coordination experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

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