Resident Engineer – Bridges​/Tunnels

• Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED ABU DHABI
• Business Line:
  Transportation
• Work Location Model:
  On-Site
• Operating Group:
  International
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  AE
  - Abu Dhabi, UAE
  - Site
  - Interna

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We are looking for a Resident Engineer – Bridges/Tunnels to lead and oversee the construction of bridge and tunnel works as part of a major infrastructure project. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing site supervision, coordinating with the Contractor and project team, and ensuring that the works are delivered in accordance with the approved drawings, specifications, programme, quality requirements, and project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the site supervision team for bridge, tunnel, and associated infrastructure works.
• Supervise bridge construction including foundations, piling, pile caps, abutments, piers, retaining walls, decks, bearings, expansion joints, barriers, and associated works.
• Supervise tunnel construction including excavation, structural works, concrete, waterproofing, drainage, back filling, and associated structures.
• Review and monitor contractor submissions, including method statements, shop drawings, material submittals, inspection and testing requirements.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with the Contractor, project management team, designers, surveyors, and other disciplines to resolve technical and site issues.
• Monitor interfaces between bridges/tunnels and roads, earthworks, utilities, drainage, and other infrastructure works.
• Review Inspection Requests, RFIs, NCRs, testing records, and other project documentation.
• Ensure proper inspection, testing, commissioning, and completion of bridge and tunnel works.
• Monitor the Contractor’s programme, progress, manpower, resources, and recovery measures where required.
• Identify construction issues, coordinate resolutions, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Lead progress and coordination meetings and provide updates on construction activities and key issues.
• Ensure proper documentation and records are maintained throughout construction and closeout.
• Support the Project Manager in managing project delivery, risks, interfaces, and client requirements.
• Support handover and closeout activities, including as-built drawings, testing records, O&M documentation, and outstanding works.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 15 Years in the relevant experience in the supervision and delivery of major bridge and tunnel projects.
• Strong experience in structural and infrastructure construction, including foundations, piling, concrete works, earthworks, drainage, and waterproofing.
• Good knowledge of bridge and tunnel construction methods, inspection,…