Lead Resident Engineer - Major Complex Projects

About the role

A leading international consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Lead Resident Engineer to oversee the construction delivery of a major, technically complex project in Dubai. This is a senior leadership position requiring extensive experience managing large-scale construction projects, leading multidisciplinary site teams and coordinating with contractors, consultants and key stakeholders. The salary is up to AED 65,000 per month.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee site supervision and construction delivery across a major, complex development.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering and supervision teams, ensuring quality, programme and contractual requirements are met.
• Oversee main contractors, subcontractors and specialist packages across multiple disciplines.
• Manage complex technical challenges, design coordination and construction interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, international standards and local authority requirements.
• Lead progress meetings, technical reviews and coordination with clients and project stakeholders.
• Oversee contract administration, variations, claims and construction-related risks.
• Provide strategic leadership through construction, testing, commissioning and handover.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Extensive experience in Resident Engineer, Senior Resident Engineer or construction supervision leadership roles.
• Proven track record delivering major, technically complex projects with significant construction values.
• Experience managing large multidisciplinary site teams and multiple construction packages.
• Previous experience with leading international engineering or multidisciplinary consultancies.
• Strong client-facing, stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Experience on major projects in the UAE or wider GCC is advantageous; Arabic is an advantage but not essential.

Required skills

• Construction methodologies
• Contract administration
• Technical coordination

To discuss the role confidentially, candidates can apply directly or contact the recruiter.