Chief Resident Engineer - Bridges and Infrastructure

Job Snapshot

• Role:
  Chief Resident Engineer
  
  - Location:
  
  Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  - Industry: Civil Engineering
  - Function:
  Civil & Structural Engineering
  
  - Experience:
  
  Minimum 20 years of civil engineering experience, including at least 5 years in a senior engineering, resident engineering, or construction management capacity
  - Job Type: Full Time
  - Work Arrangement:
  On-site

AECOM is seeking an experienced Chief Resident Engineer to lead construction supervision activities for a major bridges and infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This senior engineering leadership position is responsible for providing technical oversight, managing construction supervision teams, and ensuring that complex bridge and infrastructure works meet project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulations. The Chief Resident Engineer will act as a senior technical authority and lead the supervision consultant team, coordinating with resident engineers, contractors, government authorities, and other project stakeholders.

The role covers engineering design reviews, construction management, structural assessments, risk management, and project delivery oversight. The successful candidate must have at least 20 years of professional civil engineering experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a senior engineering, resident engineering, or construction management role. Demonstrated experience managing major infrastructure projects with budgets exceeding AED 50 million is required.

• Country:
  United Arab Emirates
• City:
  Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function:
  Civil & Structural Engineering
• Salary:
  Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality:
  Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement:
  On-site

• Lead construction supervision activities for major bridge and infrastructure development projects.
• Provide senior technical oversight throughout project feasibility, detailed design, construction management, and commissioning phases.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with approved engineering designs, technical specifications, and project requirements.
• Oversee the technical performance and quality of bridge and associated infrastructure works.
• Provide engineering guidance on complex construction issues affecting structural performance and project delivery.
• Maintain effective coordination between engineering design requirements and construction execution.
• Support the successful delivery of infrastructure works in accordance with established project objectives.

• Conduct and oversee structural engineering assessments and detailed design reviews.
• Evaluate bridge and infrastructure designs using established engineering methodologies and industry-standard software.
• Review technical information to verify structural performance and compliance with project requirements.
• Analyse site conditions, geotechnical information, and environmental factors affecting engineering decisions.
• Identify technical challenges and recommend appropriate engineering solutions.
• Provide technical direction on structural and civil engineering matters throughout project implementation.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and sustainable engineering practices relevant to bridge and infrastructure development.

• Oversee project budgets, schedules, resources, and construction supervision activities.
• Monitor project performance to support cost-effective delivery and efficient resource utilization.
• Identify schedule, financial, and technical risks that could affect project outcomes.
• Coordinate engineering and construction activities to support achievement of project milestones.
• Provide strategic guidance on project delivery challenges and construction management priorities.
• Support effective planning and execution of complex infrastructure works.
• Prepare project recommendations and performance information for senior management and clients.

• Develop and implement risk assessment and mitigation strategies for complex bridge and infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate engineering, construction, and environmental risks affecting project delivery.
• Monitor compliance with applicable safety protocols, environmental regulations, and project quality standards.
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