Resident Engineer – Utilities/Drainage

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; Qatar; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Resident Engineer with extensive experience in utility and drainage works to oversee a significant infrastructure project in Qatar. This role involves managing on-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with local authority requirements, and coordinating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating sustainable solutions and make a meaningful impact on the region's infrastructure development.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Comprehensive medical insurance

Paid annual leave

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years total experience with at least 7 years in utility and drainage projects.
• Grade A Civil/Mechanical Engineer UPDA/MMUP certificate required.
• Knowledge of Qatar standards and QA/QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction of stormwater drainage systems and utility corridors.
• Review contractors’ method statements and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Prepare daily and weekly site progress reports and non-conformance reports.

Skills

Utility Infrastructure Knowledge

Drainage System Supervision

Project Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Trenchless Technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Document Management Systems

Job description

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer – Utility / Drainage Works to join our supervision team for a major infrastructure development project. The role is focused on managing and supervising all on-site construction activities related to utilities and drainage infrastructure, including surface water drainage systems, attenuation tanks, micro-tunnels, and utility relocation coordination. The successful candidate will bring a minimum of 15 years of overall experience, including at least 7 years of specific supervision experience in utility and drainage projects within Qatar.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the construction of stormwater drainage systems, foul sewer networks, water mains, telecommunications ducts, and utility corridors.

  
  

• Review and approve contractors’ method statements, shop drawings, materials, and ITPs for all utility and drainage works.

  
  

• Coordinate trenching, pipe laying, micro-tunneling, manhole construction, and reinstatement activities to ensure proper execution.

  
  

• Monitor contractor’s performance and ensure compliance with project specifications, Ashghal’s utility guidelines, and local authority requirements.

  
  

• Interface with utility authorities (Kahramaa, Ooredoo, QNBN, etc.) for NOCs, inspections, and connection approvals.

  
  

• Identify and resolve clashes with existing utilities through coordination with the design team and contractor.

  
  

• Prepare daily and weekly site progress reports, inspection logs, and issue non-conformance reports (NCRs) as required.

  
  

• Ensure safe work practices, monitor environmental protection measures, and support HSE audits and toolbox talks.

  
  

• Support final inspections, testing, commissioning, and close-out procedures for all utility systems.

  
  

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/mechanical engineering (WHED-listed university).

  
  

• Minimum 15 years total experience, with at least 7 years in road, infrastructure/ utility and drainage supervision projects.

  
  

• Grade A Civil/Mechnical Engineer UPDA/MMUP certificate.

  
  

• Preferred – Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional license.

  
  

• Minium five years’ experience in Qatar.

  
  

• GCC/Qatar infrastructure projects.

  
  

• Excellent command of English (spoken and written).

  
  

• Knowledge of Qatar standards, road material specs, QA/QC processes, and stakeholder coordination.

  
  

• Familiar with document management systems , MS Office, AutoCAD (viewing), and site-related software.

  
  

Key Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of utility infrastructure systems including surface water drainage, foul sewer, water supply, telecom, and electrical ducts.

  
  

• Experience in trenchless technologies (e.g., micro-tunneling, HDD) and utility coordination.

  
  

• Excellent understanding of Ashghal specifications and local authority requirements.

  
  

• Effective stakeholder and interface management.

  
  

• Strong leadership and decision-making under site constraints.

  
  

• Detailed understanding of QA/QC and HSE requirements.

  
  

• Accurate and timely reporting skills.

  
  

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary.

  
  

• Life insurance coverage.

  
  

• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.

  
  

• Paid Annual leave.

  
  

• Company gratuity scheme.

  
  

• Discretionary bonus program.

  
  

• Annual flight contribution.

  
  

• Relocation assistance.

  
  

• Transportation & housing allowances.

  
  

• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

  
  

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

  
  

• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

  
  

• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

  
  

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.