Airside Construction Lead: Deputy Resident Engineer

Haskoning; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Job summary

NACO, part of Haskoning, is delivering the Kuwait International Airport Terminal 2 Package 3. We seek a Deputy Resident Engineer (Airside) to join the on‑site leadership team of ~120 professionals, overseeing airside civils and airport systems while coordinating with client MPW and contractors.

You will manage interfaces, ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence, and contribute to daily, weekly and monthly project reporting. A senior, internationally experienced candidate is required.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum 20 years’ professional experience, including 10+ years on-site in leading position(s) in construction supervision services.
• Minimum 5 years on-site experience in airport construction projects (airside civils/airside airport systems), preferably in the Middle East.
• Experience as a Resident Engineer or Deputy Resident Engineer is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Airside Civils Team, Airport Systems Team and fuel-network coordination team, up to 30+ specialists.
• Review contractor shop drawings and submittals to ensure design intent and contract compliance.
• Report to the Resident Engineer and Client MPW with daily project management and formal correspondence.
• Coordinate with MPW, Contractor and stakeholders to uphold programme, quality, and HSE obligations.
• Ensure complete, auditable project records for both Airside Civils and Airport Systems teams.
• Contribute to regular reporting and project reviews with NACO management.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Team supervision

On-site leadership

Education

BSc or MSc in Civil Engineering

Job description

NACO, part of Haskoning, is delivering the Kuwait International Airport Terminal 2 Package 3. We seek a Deputy Resident Engineer (Airside) to join the on‑site leadership team of ~120 professionals, overseeing airside civils and airport systems while coordinating with client MPW and contractors.

You will manage interfaces, ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence, and contribute to daily, weekly and monthly project reporting. A senior, internationally experienced candidate is required.