Senior Engineer – Construction Job Abu Dhabi area,UAE/Dubai,Construction

Key Responsibilities

Represent the Client in monitoring and overseeing construction activities undertaken by the Contractor through the appointed Supervision Consultant.
Monitor the performance of the Supervision Consultant and Contractor to ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, programme, quality and HSE standards.
Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, workmanship, resources, construction activities and site conditions.
Identify construction, technical, quality, programme and interface issues and ensure timely resolution.
Coordinate with the Supervision Consultant, Contractor, design team and other stakeholders on construction-related matters.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs/TQs, testing and inspection procedures, while detailed review and approval remains with the Supervision Consultant.
Monitor the Consultant’s implementation of QA/QC requirements and review relevant laboratory, testing and quality reports.
Monitor Contractor progress against the approved programme, key milestones and completion dates, and identify potential delays and recovery requirements.
Maintain sound knowledge of contractual requirements and provide technical input on variations, claims, delays and extensions of time, as required.
Monitor construction interfaces involving roads, bridges, drainage, wet utilities and existing services and coordinate with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
Monitor Contractor and Consultant compliance with project HSE requirements and elevate significant safety concerns.
Monitor testing, commissioning, authority approvals, snagging and closure of outstanding works.
Ensure timely preparation and completion of as‑built drawings, O&M manuals, test records and handover documentation.
Maintain appropriate Client‑side records of progress, issues, decisions, risks, delays and key construction activities.
Prepare and/or contribute to monthly, quarterly and other project reports.
Attend progress, technical and coordination meetings and follow up on agreed actions.
Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and project team members.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
Minimum 10 years of relevant post‑graduate experience in construction supervision and management.
Proven experience in major roads, bridges, infrastructure and wet utility projects.
Experience with a Client, Consultant or Contractor on major infrastructure projects, preferably in the UAE/GCC.
Sound knowledge of UAE construction practices, authority requirements and relevant industry standards.

Technical Competencies

Strong knowledge of civil and infrastructure construction processes.
Good understanding of QA/QC, specifications, testing and inspection requirements.
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical reports.
Good understanding of construction programmes, progress monitoring and resource planning.
Working knowledge of construction contracts and contractual procedures.
Strong problem‑solving, coordination and stakeholder‑management skills.

Software & Communication

Proficient in MS Office; working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Familiarity with Primavera P6/MS Project and project document‑management systems is desirable.
Excellent written and spoken English with strong technical report‑writing and communication skills.