About the Role / About the Job
The company is seeking a talented Assistant Resident Engineer - Wet Utilities to join our team in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will supervise the day-to-day delivery of roads and multi-utility infrastructure works, ensuring that execution is safe, compliant, and of high quality.
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What You'll Be Doing:
- Report to the Resident Engineer and assist in supervising the construction of Wet Utilities and infrastructure works and associated items.
- Act in place of the Resident Engineer when required and coordinate activities with other engineers and the supervision team.
- Review shop drawings, method statements, design proposals, and correspondence related to Wet Utilities/infrastructure works; draft responses for RE review.
- Coordinate with design engineers to resolve technical issues and site queries.
- Coordinate with contractor engineers on scheduling and resource deployment; support progress measurement and reporting.
- Direct and monitor inspectors and surveyors as applicable; maintain daily diaries and ensure record completeness.
- Chair coordination meetings with service authorities, contractors, and stakeholders; support the issuance of site instructions as required.
- Support HSE implementation and ensure safety goals are achieved on site.
- Verify measured works and maintain accurate as-built records; support utility handover and final clearances.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in construction supervision/delivery of infrastructure and utilities works.
- Strong background across utilities/infrastructure including stormwater, potable water, sewerage lines, and irrigation lines.
- Strong technical capability to review material submittals, technical/lab reports, and ensure compliance with specifications and quality requirements.
- Sound knowledge of contractual relationships, strong documentation discipline, and full computer literacy for reporting and records.
- Strong communication and reporting skills.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Strong knowledge of QA specifications and statistical quality control practices.
- Extensive experience in cross-Wet Utilities and multi-utility interface management.
Benefits:
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity.
- Emphasis on employee wellbeing and work-life balance.
