Senior Resident Engineer - Utilities Diversion and Traffic Management

About the role

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Resident Engineer for enabling works on a large metro project in Dubai. The engineer leads the delivery of assigned infrastructure packages and ensures that time, cost, quality, safety and sustainability objectives are met. The role covers utility diversion, traffic management, temporary works and interface coordination with the main metro construction.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall delivery of assigned infrastructure packages
• Review and approve contractor method statements, ITPs, shop drawings and material submittals
• Coordinate enabling works with main metro construction and other disciplines
• Supervise site clearance, demolition, excavation, grading and temporary works
• Monitor utility detection, protection, diversion, relocation and temporary connections, and coordinate with utility authorities
• Supervise temporary access roads, haul roads, platforms, ramps and site facilities, and temporary drainage, dewatering and pumping
• Review and monitor traffic management and temporary road diversion arrangements, and coordinate road closures with authorities
• Inspect temporary works, excavation support, shoring, barricades and fencing, and ensure survey control points and setting-out are maintained
• Monitor environmental requirements such as dust control, noise and waste management, and coordinate with HSE personnel
• Conduct site inspections, issue Site Observation Reports, NCRs and corrective actions, witness testing and inspections, and monitor progress against the programme
• Attend progress, coordination, technical and stakeholder meetings, review quantities and payment applications, and give technical input on variations and claims
• Maintain records of inspections, approvals, site instructions, photos and daily progress, verify as-built drawings and survey records, and coordinate removal of temporary works and handover to subsequent packages

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
• Minimum 20 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, managing large-scale projects including roads, bridges, underpasses, metro and rail
• Previous experience with RTA projects is preferred
• Willingness to work on-site and travel as required

Required skills

• Knowledge of construction methodologies and quality control processes
• Budget and schedule management
• Technical report writing and communication
• Problem-solving and analytical abilities

What we offer

• Benefits depending on employment status, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan
• Training and development programs