Assistant Resident Engineer

WSP in the Middle East; Muscat; On-site; OMR 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Oman seeks an Assistant Resident Engineer to support on-site construction for the Sohar Port Project. The role involves overseeing construction compliance, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 10 years of site supervision experience, and strong technical and communication skills. WSP offers competitive pay and benefits, and fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

First-class medical cover

Paid professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in site supervision, preferably on port, marine, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with construction standards and specifications.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing daily construction activities on-site.
• Monitor contractor performance for compliance with project specifications.
• Review contractor submissions including method statements and material approvals.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

Job Description

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us. WSP Oman is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) to support the Resident Engineer in supervising and managing on-site construction activities for the Sohar Port Project. The ARE will help ensure that works are executed in accordance with the project specifications, approved drawings, and relevant safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

1. Assist the Resident Engineer in overseeing the daily construction activities on-site.
2. Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, and project standards.
3. Coordinate with site inspectors to ensure regular inspections are carried out and documented.
4. Review and comment on contractor submissions such as method statements, shop drawings, and material approvals.
5. Support progress monitoring, schedule adherence, and quality assurance measures.
6. Attend site coordination meetings and prepare minutes of meetings and site reports as required.
7. Help identify and resolve technical and construction issues in coordination with the Resident Engineer.
8. Ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
9. Maintain project documentation, including inspection reports, non-conformance reports, and correspondence logs.
10. Liaise with the contractor, client representatives, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth progress of the project.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
2. Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in site supervision, preferably on port, marine, or infrastructure projects.
3. Familiarity with construction standards, specifications, and best practices in civil and marine engineering.
4. Good technical and analytical skills with a focus on quality and safety.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction management software.
6. Strong communication and coordination skills.
7. Experience working in Oman or the GCC is an advantage.
8. Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

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