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In this position, you will serve as the Assistant Resident Engineer (Wet Utilities) in Dubai, UAE. Your primary responsibility will be to assist the Resident Engineer in managing the daily operational functions of utility construction projects. You will become part of a collaborative team where you can thrive and unleash your potential.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Report to the Resident Engineer and assist in supervising the construction of civil infrastructure works and associated items.
- Act in place of the Resident Engineer when on leave or absent.
- Coordinate direct activities with other engineers and construction supervision team members.
- Assist in reviewing shop drawings, design proposals, method statements, and correspondence related to the utility section, preparing replies for the Resident Engineer's review.
- Work with the company’s design engineers to resolve related issues.
- Maintain the daily diary and reports from inspectors.
- Coordinate with contractor engineers on scheduling and resource application.
- Direct and monitor the performance of inspectors and surveyors as applicable.
- Organize and chair special meetings with service authorities, contractors, subcontractors, and other relevant parties.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
- Achieve safety goals on the project and oversee the implementation of safety procedures.
- Prepare and assist in creating weekly and monthly progress reports.
- Actively participate in all health and safety issues on site, as required.
- Provide necessary on-site direction and assist the Resident Engineer in issuing instructions regarding utilities works.
- Check and measure performed work, record progress, and assist the Resident Engineer in tracking progress against the schedule.
- Ensure the correctness and completeness of ‘as-built’ drawings related to your area of work.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of experience in design, site supervision, and construction management for infrastructure projects, including wet utilities like sewer, drainage, and stormwater.
- Ability to review and justify material submissions, analyze laboratory and technical reports, and implement testing and quality measures in compliance with project specifications.
- Strong knowledge of contractual relationships.
- Fully computer literate and capable of utilizing technology for data access, maintaining records, and generating reports using project-specific engineering and construction software.
- Fluent in English, with excellent written technical skills, and strong oral and written communication abilities.
- Responsible for maintaining necessary records, managing the handover of utility works to the respective service authorities, and assisting contractors in obtaining final clearance.
- Availability to work in the UAE.
Benefits and Opportunities
We are dedicated to our employees' wellbeing and provide numerous growth opportunities. Our culture encourages ambition, with the possibility of reaching exceptional heights in your career. Join us and redefine your future—imagine the possibilities and apply today!
