Company logo hidden

Resident Engineer

Unlock employer Dubai, United Arab Emirates Direct to Company 1 hour ago · 03 Nov 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $90k - $150k/yr*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • No Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Role
This position involves monitoring the progress of the client’s program, ensuring compliance with contract documents, and inspecting all workmanship and materials. The role requires coordination in supply and layout checks, maintaining comprehensive file records, reviewing client shop drawings, and executing material testing as outlined in the contract specifications. The individual will be responsible for verifying and certifying progress payments, managing variation and change orders, and preparing detailed monthly reports, including site safety monitoring. Additionally, the role includes assessing costs for additional work and responding to safety violations.

Ready to apply for roles like this?

Unlock the company name and direct application link. Subscribers get instant access to fresh jobs across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, many with visa support.

Unlock employer & apply directly

Responsibilities

  • Monitor the client’s program or progress report
  • Ensure the client’s compliance with the Contract Documents
  • Inspect all workmanship and materials
  • Coordinate supply of vertical and horizontal controls for the client
  • Conduct layout checks online and grades
  • Coordinate with other clients
  • Maintain all file records on designated forms, including reports on workforce, equipment, progress, safety, etc.
  • Review and approve the client’s shop drawings
  • Locate, execute, and interpret all soils and materials testing according to provisions in the Contract Documents and specifications
  • Be responsible for the contract and not relieve the client of responsibilities without authorization
  • Manage final materials submittals and approvals
  • Check and certify progress payments to clients
  • Analyze personnel, equipment, and material costs for all variation and change orders required under contract terms
  • Review requests for additional compensation and time extensions
  • Prepare variation orders for all additional and new works
  • Prepare monthly reports
  • Conduct site safety monitoring, detailing activities, meetings, safety violations, remediation measures, and accident reports in the monthly progress report
  • Determine proper costs of additions or credits due to the client and recommend actions as necessary
  • Inspect safety conditions, inform clients of construction safety violations, and follow up on actions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
  • Previous experience with RTA projects is preferred
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license is preferred
  • Minimum 20 years of experience in infrastructure engineering with a focus on managing large-scale projects, including roads, bridges, and underpasses
  • Strong knowledge of infrastructure development, construction methodologies, and quality control processes
  • Excellent project management skills, including budget and schedule management
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Strong technical report writing and communication skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Willingness to work on-site and travel as required for project needs

Benefits
Comprehensive benefits are offered to meet diverse employee needs, which may include the following:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and disability benefits
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence
  • Voluntary benefits and perks
  • Flexible work options and well-being resources
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel insurance
  • Service recognition awards
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan

Additional Information
To ensure a secure recruitment process, all newly hired employees will be required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an the company office location as a condition of employment. The position is based on-site in Dubai, UAE, providing a collaborative environment where innovation and professional growth are encouraged.

Apply Direct

Jobs you might like   View all jobs

About Civil Engineering Company

Company details are hidden. Subscribe to view full company profile.

Independent company profile

Information about this company and its job listings is independently compiled by Zero Tax Jobs from publicly advertised opportunities. Zero Tax Jobs is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of this company.

Ready to apply for this role?

Apply Direct