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Senior Resident Engineer (Metro / Rail Experience)

Unlock employer Dubai, United Arab Emirates Direct to Company 1 hour ago · 07 Oct 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $70k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Role
The company is seeking an experienced Senior Resident Engineer for a large metro project. The Senior Resident Engineer will be responsible for the activities and efficiency of their staff for the satisfactory prosecution of the work under their supervision. This role requires building and maintaining an organization that can effectively provide the necessary staking, testing, and inspection to ensure that the project is constructed according to the plans and specifications. The Senior Resident Engineer will rapidly familiarize themselves with the plans, specifications, and amendments to effectively administer the work.

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Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the overall delivery of assigned infrastructure packages, ensuring project objectives related to time, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability are achieved.
  • Review and approve contractor method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, and material submittals.
  • Coordinate enabling works with main metro construction activities and other project disciplines.
  • Supervise site clearance, demolition, excavation, grading, and temporary works.
  • Monitor utility detection, protection, diversion, relocation, and temporary connections.
  • Coordinate with utility authorities and relevant stakeholders for existing and proposed services.
  • Ensure existing water, sewerage, stormwater, irrigation, electrical, telecom, and other utilities are properly protected.
  • Supervise construction of temporary access roads, haul roads, working platforms, ramps, and site facilities.
  • Monitor temporary drainage, dewatering, pumping, and groundwater control works.
  • Review and monitor traffic management and temporary road diversion arrangements.
  • Ensure pedestrian and vehicular access is maintained safely around the work areas.
  • Coordinate with the traffic management team and relevant authorities for road closures and diversions.
  • Inspect temporary works and ensure they are constructed in accordance with approved designs.
  • Monitor excavation support, shoring, barricading, fencing, and temporary protection systems.
  • Ensure survey control points and setting-out works are established and maintained.
  • Monitor environmental requirements, including dust control, noise, waste management, and protection of surrounding areas.
  • Coordinate with HSE personnel to ensure safe execution of enabling works.
  • Conduct regular site inspections and issue Site Observation Reports, NCRs, and corrective action requirements where necessary.
  • Witness and verify required testing and inspections for enabling works.
  • Monitor contractor progress against the approved programme and identify delays or constraints.
  • Coordinate interfaces between civil, structural, MEP, utilities, stations, depots, and rail systems.
  • Attend progress, coordination, technical, and stakeholder meetings.
  • Review contractor quantities, measurements, and payment applications related to enabling works.
  • Assess and provide technical input on variations, additional works, and claims.
  • Maintain proper records of inspections, approvals, site instructions, photographs, and daily progress.
  • Review and verify as-built drawings and survey records for completed enabling works.
  • Coordinate removal of temporary works when they are no longer required.
  • Ensure completed enabling works are properly handed over to the subsequent metro construction packages.
  • Support testing, commissioning, handover, and close-out activities related to enabling works.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
  • Previous experience with RTA projects is preferred.
  • Minimum of 20 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, focusing on managing large-scale projects including Roads, Bridges, Underpasses, Metro, and Rail.
  • 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.

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
Comprehensive benefits are offered to meet the diverse needs of employees. Depending on employment status, potential benefits 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 program
  • Business travel insurance
  • Service recognition awards
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in potential and are here to help individuals achieve it. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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