Assistant Resident Engineer – Civil (Overhead Transmission Lines)

About the role

As an Assistant Resident Engineer – Civil you will lead and manage overhead transmission line (OHL) projects from initiation through close‑out, ensuring they meet schedule, budget and quality targets while upholding HSE standards.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary on‑site technical leader for EPC civil works, supervising contractors and daily OHL construction activities.
• Inspect and approve earthworks, tower foundations, access roads and drainage against drawings, method statements and inspection‑test plans.
• Review and endorse civil drawings, shop drawings, material submittals and geotechnical reports.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, attend progress meetings and produce daily/weekly progress reports.
• Obtain and manage permits/NOCs, maintain site documentation (RFIs, NCRs) and ensure compliance with UAE/TAQA safety regulations.
• Conduct regular site inspections, HSE audits and quality assurance checks, resolve construction issues promptly.
• Verify material certifications, measurements and lead the project close‑out, including handover of as‑built documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Master’s preferred); Professional Engineer licence advantageous.
• Minimum 15 years of civil engineering experience on overhead transmission line projects, including tower foundations and stringing logistics.
• Proven project management ability, strong communication skills and willingness to travel to sites.

Required skills

• Proficiency with PLS‑CADD and PLS‑POLE.
• Advanced AutoCAD modelling.