Resident Engineer – High-Rise Construction

About the role

Heilbronn Properties is hiring a Resident Engineer for a high-rise construction project in Dubai. The role covers supervision of civil, structural and MEP works, coordination with contractors and consultants, quality control and reporting to the client.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise all construction activities, including piling, excavation, shoring, raft foundations, superstructure, architectural finishes and MEP works, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and authority requirements.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements and technical submissions.
• Supervise structural works such as core walls, PT slabs, tower crane arrangements and climbing formwork systems.
• Coordinate with the MEP Contractor, Main Contractor and MEP consultants on integration of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems, and review coordination drawings, openings, sleeves, embedded services, risers and shafts to avoid clashes.
• Monitor MEP installation progress, identify interface issues and resolve technical queries between civil, architectural and MEP teams.
• Coordinate with the Main Contractor, subcontractors, design consultants and authorities such as Trakhees and Dubai Civil Defence.
• Monitor progress, identify delays and recommend corrective actions; conduct site inspections, monitor quality and close NCRs on time.
• Review contractor payment applications, variations and technical claims; hold progress meetings and submit regular reports to the Client.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, authority approvals and final handover.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 12-15 years in building construction, including at least 5 years as a Resident Engineer or Senior Site Engineer.
• Proven experience supervising residential or commercial towers of G+15 floors or above, preferably in Dubai.
• Familiarity with Trakhees, Dubai Holding, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Civil Defence, DEWA, Empower and SIRA and UAE construction regulations.
• Strong leadership, contractor coordination, quality control and reporting capabilities.
• Preference: previous experience with a reputable engineering consultancy in Dubai.

Required skills

• Piling, shoring, raft foundations, PT slabs, core wall systems and tower crane coordination.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, drainage, firefighting and fire alarm coordination with structural and architectural works.
• Reviewing structural drawings, shop drawings, method statements and construction programmes.