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The ARE – Wet Utilities is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and monitoring the construction of wet utility networks within a large-scale infrastructure development, including sewerage, stormwater drainage, potable water, irrigation, and associated pumping/tie-in works. The role ensures compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, QA/QC, HSE, and relevant authority requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise construction activities for sewerage, stormwater, potable water, irrigation, and associated wet utility networks.
- Review and monitor works against approved IFC/shop drawings, specifications, method statements, material approvals, and ITPs.
- Coordinate installation of pipelines, manholes, chambers, culverts, catch basins, pumping facilities, connections, and associated structures.
- Monitor excavation, shoring, dewatering, bedding, pipe laying, jointing, backfilling, compaction, and reinstatement activities.
- Verify pipeline alignments, levels, gradients, invert levels, and coordinates in coordination with the Survey Team.
- Coordinate and witness hydrostatic, leakage, pressure, deflection, flushing, disinfection, CCTV, and other required testing and commissioning activities.
- Review RFIs, technical queries, inspection requests, shop drawings, and construction-related submissions.
- Identify utility clashes, constructability issues, and interface constraints and coordinate their timely resolution.
- Coordinate with roads, dry utilities, structures, landscaping, and other disciplines to avoid construction conflicts.
- Liaise with the Client, Contractor, Design Team, and relevant authorities/asset owners, including TAQA Water Solutions and other applicable authorities.
- Manage and provide technical direction to discipline Engineers, Inspectors, and Surveyors.
- Monitor Contractor progress, resources, workmanship, and compliance with approved construction sequences.
- Identify non-conforming works and coordinate corrective actions with the QA/QC Team and Contractor.
- Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements, particularly for excavations, confined spaces, lifting, dewatering, and deep utility works.
- Support authority inspections, testing and commissioning, snagging, de-snagging, and final handover.
- Review and verify as-built drawings, testing records, O&M documentation, and close-out submissions.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum 10-15 years of experience in infrastructure projects, with significant experience in sewerage networks and utility infrastructure works.
- Experience in the UAE/GCC and familiarity with TAQA Water Solutions (TAQA WS) standards and procedures is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of sewer network construction, testing, commissioning, and authority approval processes.
- Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Additional Information
- Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures and inspection requirements.
- Proficiency in reviewing technical drawings and engineering documents.
- Knowledge of utility coordination and multidisciplinary infrastructure interfaces.
- Ability to lead site teams and manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in a construction environment.
Work Location Model
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits are offered to meet the diverse needs of employees, which may include:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits.
- Perks and flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
What Makes This a Great Place to Work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Business Group: DCS
Legal Entity: the company MIDDLE EAST LIMITED - AL AIN
Business Line: Water
Operating Group: International
Primary Location: AE - Al Ain, UAE - Al Ain Square - S
