UtilitiesCivil Engineer Freight Facilities (Ruwais)

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced site supervision lead for the Freight Facilities Project in Ruwais, UAE. The role focuses on overseeing the inspection teams, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring works align with drawings, specs, and HSE standards.

You will review daily reports, prepare diaries, and support the Resident Engineer with submittals, progress, and project documentation. Strong English and Middle East familiarity preferred; contract-based assignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in rail/metro or major infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven site supervision and management of inspection teams.
• Experience with utilities and civil works construction.
• Knowledge of construction specifications, standards and QC procedures.
• Experience with authority coordination and compliance.
• Proficiency in reviewing submittals, shop drawings and as-built docs.
• Excellent written and verbal English; strong HSE competency.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site supervision team and provide technical guidance on-site.
• Review inspector reports, shop drawings, and testing requests for conformance.
• Coordinate with Contractor supervision, schedule and work sequence.
• Prepare meeting minutes, daily diaries, and technical correspondence.
• Monitor progress against baseline program and verify setting-out accuracy.
• Identify non-conformances and drive corrective actions with Resident Engineer.
• Review authority coordination drawings and assist in approvals and handovers.
• Maintain records of communications, approvals, and project documentation.

Skills

Site supervision

Inspection management

Contractor coordination

Health & safety

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

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

Review Inspectors Daily Reports to ensure accuracy completeness and compliance with project standards.
Prepare the Engineers 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 Contractors inspection surveying and testing requests and evaluate subsequent reports for conformance with specifications.
Review and approve Contractors shop drawings materials and methods as delegated by the Resident Engineer.
Monitor and verify the performance of the Contractors survey team and ensure accuracy of setting-out works.
Prepare meeting minutes and technical correspondence as delegated by the Resident Engineer.
Coordinate with the Contractors supervisory staff regarding work sequence methodology and schedule compliance.
Monitor construction progress and ensure adherence to the Contractors approved baseline program.
Conduct continuous field inspections of the work in progress and provide consultation to both the Resident Engineer and Contractors 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.

.Liaise and coordinate with relevant Authorities

Review authority-related drawings and ensure compliance with each authoritys 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
• Bachelors 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

Additional Information :

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About AECOM

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract