Senior Civil Resident Engineer (Consultancy) – HV Substations

Senior Civil Resident Engineer (Consultancy) – HV Substations

We are partnering with a leading international engineering consultancy to recruit a Senior Civil Resident Engineer for a landmark energy infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the supervision and delivery of complex transmission and substation projects while working on the owner's/consultant's side.

As the Senior Civil Resident Engineer, you will act as the Consultant's on-site representative, ensuring that all civil construction activities are executed in accordance with the approved design, contract requirements, international standards, and project schedule.

• Supervise all civil works related to HV substations, cable trenches, duct banks, foundations, roads, drainage, and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, contract requirements, and international engineering standards.
• Monitor contractor performance, workmanship, quality, safety, and progress throughout project execution.
• Review and approve method statements, material submittals, inspection requests (IRs), RFIs, and other construction documentation.
• Coordinate closely with electrical, mechanical, geotechnical, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Identify technical issues, propose engineering solutions, and support timely decision‑making on site.
• Attend site inspections, progress meetings, and coordination meetings with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Prepare progress reports and provide recommendations to the Project Manager regarding construction status, risks, and mitigation measures.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE policies and quality assurance procedures.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering consultancy, construction supervision, or owner's engineer roles.
• Proven experience supervising HV Substation Civil Works (132kV, 220kV, 400kV or above) and transmission infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience working for an engineering consultancy on EPC or utility projects is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts, construction supervision, QA/QC processes, and international standards (IEC, Eurocodes, etc.).
• Experience reviewing contractor submissions, inspections, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English is essential. Arabic is an advantage.

• Join one of the world's leading engineering consultancies.
• Work on a flagship energy infrastructure programme in Abu Dhabi.
• Long-term, stable opportunity with excellent career progression.
• Exposure to large-scale transmission and utility projects.
• Collaborative, multicultural, and technically driven environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive expatriate package.