About the Role / About the Job
Join our team as a Resident Engineer (Marine) and lead the construction supervision and day-to-day delivery of complex marine works packages. In this role, you will ensure that the Contractor's works are executed safely and in accordance with the contract documents, approved designs, specifications, quality requirements, and project programme.
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What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead the construction supervision of marine works, including dredging, reclamation, and marine edges.
- Manage and coordinate the site supervision team, including engineers and inspectors.
- Monitor Contractor activities for compliance with drawings, specifications, approved methods, quality, and HSE requirements.
- Review technical submissions, RFIs, method statements, materials, and inspection requests.
- Resolve site and technical issues and coordinate interfaces with adjacent civil and infrastructure works.
- Monitor construction progress, identify constraints, and report on programme and performance.
- Coordinate inspections, testing, quality records, snagging, and final handover.
- Liaise with the Client, Contractor, project management team, and other key stakeholders.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Marine, Structural Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 15+ years' relevant construction experience, including significant marine works experience.
- Proven experience supervising dredging, reclamation, marine edges, and associated civil/structural works.
- Strong knowledge of construction supervision, quality, HSE, and inspection processes.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and construction methodologies and resolve site issues.
- Strong leadership, communication, and Contractor coordination skills.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Previous experience as a Resident Engineer or Senior Construction Engineer on major marine projects.
- Experience delivering large-scale dredging, reclamation, and marine edge works.
- Experience on major infrastructure or waterfront developments in the UAE/Middle East.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of construction records, progress, and change management.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The company equally employs representation at all job levels regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We truly invest in our employees' well-being and provide endless growth opportunities, so aim for the stars!
Travel and Contract Details
Travel may be required as part of this role, depending on project needs. This position is contract-based with opportunities for further involvement in future marine projects.
