About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer – Roads to become part of our infrastructure project team based in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will supervise and monitor road construction works, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements while managing day-to-day construction activities.
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Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor road construction works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and project requirements.
- Manage and coordinate daily road construction activities, including earthworks, subgrade, subbase, road base, asphalt works, kerbs, footpaths, paving, road markings, and associated works.
- Review Contractor submissions such as shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, RFIs, and technical proposals.
- Monitor construction progress, quality, workmanship, and adherence to approved project requirements.
- Conduct site inspections and review Inspection Requests to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Coordinate with surveyors to verify setting out, levels, alignment, grades, and road profiles.
- Monitor earthworks, compaction, field density testing, asphalt works, and other quality control and testing activities.
- Coordinate road works with wet utilities, electrical, telecom, drainage, street lighting, landscaping, and other infrastructure services.
- Identify technical issues, construction risks, and potential delays, coordinating appropriate corrective actions.
- Review and provide technical recommendations on construction methods and solutions.
- Ensure the Contractor complies with approved method statements, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
- Collaborate with the Contractor, authorities, and stakeholders to resolve construction and technical issues.
- Monitor testing and inspection activities to ensure required approvals are obtained.
- Maintain proper records of site inspections, technical issues, and construction activities.
- Participate in progress, technical, and coordination meetings with the Contractor and project stakeholders.
- Support the Resident Engineer in managing and supervising road construction activities.
- Ensure health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements are implemented throughout the work.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Experience in road and infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of earthworks, pavements, asphalt, kerbs, footpaths, paving, and road markings.
- Minimum of 10 years of site supervision, inspection, and quality control experience.
- Familiarity with drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and testing requirements.
- Experience in coordinating with utilities and other infrastructure disciplines.
- UAE infrastructure and authority experience preferred.
- Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
Additional Information
All new employees are required to attend in-person onboarding at a company office location as a condition of employment to maintain a secure and trustworthy recruitment process.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of employees may include:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Paid time off and leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits and perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources and employee assistance programs
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plans
- Employee stock purchase plan
Work Model
- Location: On-Site
- Primary Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE - Site
This position offers an opportunity to be part of a global team that fosters career growth, provides access to cutting-edge technology, and commits to developing your technical expertise and leadership skills. Join us in delivering impactful solutions that create a better world.
