Senior Resident Engineer (Enabling Works)

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 also covers coordination with utility authorities, traffic management and the handover of completed enabling works to the subsequent metro construction packages.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall delivery of assigned infrastructure packages
• Review and approve contractor method statements, ITPs, shop drawings and material submittals
• Supervise site clearance, demolition, excavation, grading, temporary works and temporary access roads, haul roads and platforms
• Monitor utility detection, protection, diversion, relocation and temporary connections, and coordinate with utility authorities
• Inspect temporary works, excavation support, shoring, barricading and fencing, and ensure survey control points and setting-out are maintained
• Monitor traffic management, road closures and diversions, and ensure pedestrian and vehicular access remains safe
• 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 review contractor quantities and payment applications
• Assess variations, additional works and claims, and coordinate interfaces between civil, structural, MEP, utilities, stations, depots and rail systems
• Attend progress, coordination, technical and stakeholder meetings, and maintain records of inspections, approvals, site instructions and daily progress
• Verify as-built drawings and survey records, coordinate removal of temporary works, and support testing, commissioning, handover and close-out

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

AECOM offers benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan. New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.