Assistant Resident Engineer

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Assam; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (Surbana Jurong Group member) is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer for the ARRBP in Assam. You will assist the Resident Engineer with supervision of bridge works, contract management, and QA/QC throughout project implementation, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety standards.

The role requires 5–8 years of relevant field experience in bridge/road projects, familiarity with external aid projects, and knowledge of IRC, MoRTH, and IS codes.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (Full-time)
• 5-8 years of supervision experience on bridge/road/rural infrastructure projects
• Experience in externally aided projects (World Bank/ADB preferred)
• Strong knowledge of IRC, MoRTH, and IS codes

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in overall supervision and contract management of bridge works under ARRBP
• Ensure construction activities follow approved drawings, specs, and QA/QC standards
• Monitor contractor progress, resources, and safety and environmental safeguards
• Review method statements, work programs, and material approvals
• Supervise QA/QC tests and adherence to QA/QC procedures
• Verify measurements, IPCs and contractor bills
• Identify site issues and provide timely technical solutions
• Coordinate with contractors, PIU, design team, and local authorities
• Ensure documentation, reporting, and record maintenance

Skills

Bridge construction

Contract management

MS Office

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) Project: Assam Resilient Rural Bridge Program (ARRBP) Location: Four Project Zones - Assam Reporting To: Project Manager Qualification & Experience: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (Full-time). Minimum 5-8 years of experience in supervision of bridge / road / rural infrastructure projects. Experience in externally aided projects (World Bank / ADB funded projects preferred). Strong knowledge of IRC, MoRTH, and relevant IS codes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in overall supervision and contract management of bridge works under ARRBP.
• Ensure construction activities are executed as per approved drawings, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Monitor contractor’s progress, resources, and compliance with safety and environmental safeguards.
• Review method statements, work programs, and material approvals.
• Supervise quality control tests and ensure adherence to QA/QC procedures.
• Verify measurements, IPCs (Interim Payment Certificates), and contractor bills.
• Identify site issues and provide timely technical solutions.
• Coordinate with contractors, PIU, design team, and local authorities.
• Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and record maintenance.
• Support in contract administration, variation proposals, and claims management.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of bridge construction methodologies (substructure & superstructure works).
• Knowledge of contract conditions (FIDIC preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively.

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.