Senior Resident Engineer

About the Role
We are looking for an accomplished and detail-oriented Senior Resident Engineer to join our dynamic team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this pivotal role, you will lead site supervision activities and oversee construction operations for major infrastructure projects. As a Senior Resident Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that all construction works meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance while fostering collaborative relationships with contractors, clients, and project stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your extensive experience and visionary approach to drive successful project delivery in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site supervision team with mentorship and technical guidance, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that promotes professional growth and operational excellence.
• Supervise and monitor construction activities across all project disciplines, including civil works, structural elements, utilities, and associated infrastructure with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ensure construction works are executed in strict accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and contractual requirements, maintaining unwavering commitment to project standards.
• Coordinate seamlessly with contractors, clients, authorities, and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate smooth project execution, resolve interface issues efficiently, and maintain transparent communication channels.
• Monitor contractor performance through comprehensive progress tracking, resource allocation analysis, program adherence verification, and construction quality metrics evaluation.
• Review and coordinate technical submittals, shop drawings, method statements, RFIs, and other project documentation in a timely manner, demonstrating analytical rigor and organizational excellence.
• Implement and oversee comprehensive QA/QC procedures and inspection protocols to maintain project quality standards and fulfill regulatory compliance requirements.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve technical, construction, and coordination challenges with decisiveness and resilience, leveraging innovative problem-solving approaches.
• Lead and facilitate site meetings, progress meetings, and technical coordination sessions with all stakeholders, ensuring inclusive dialogue and transparent information sharing.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with project quality requirements, HSE standards, contractual obligations, and local UAE regulatory guidelines with unwavering diligence.
• Review completed works and verify that all testing, inspection, documentation, and handover requirements are fulfilled to the highest standards.
• Provide strategic technical and managerial support to the Project Manager, contributing to successful project delivery and organizational goals.
• Prepare comprehensive progress reports, technical documentation, and site records for project accountability, transparency, and future reference.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in infrastructure, construction, and site supervision roles on large-scale projects.
• Proven expertise in construction management, site supervision, and operational oversight with demonstrated success in delivering complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, technical specifications, industry best practices, and local UAE construction regulations and standards.
• Comprehensive understanding of QA/QC procedures, inspection protocols, quality assurance standards, and HSE compliance requirements.
• Solid grasp of project planning, progress monitoring, construction coordination principles, and resource management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholder relationships.

Additional Information
To support a secure and trustworthy recruitment process, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an office location as a condition of employment.

Benefits
It is committed to offering comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leave of absence options.
• Voluntary benefits and perks.
• Flexible work options and well-being resources.
• Employee assistance programs, business travel insurance, and service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

Work Location
On-Site at UBora Tower, Dubai, UAE.