Senior Wet Utilities Engineer

About the role

KN International is looking for a Senior Wet Utilities Engineer to lead the supervision of water supply, sewerage, stormwater and irrigation networks on site in Abu Dhabi. The role involves ensuring that all wet services are installed in line with approved drawings, specifications and local authority requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise installation of water, wastewater, irrigation and stormwater systems.
• Review and verify shop drawings, method statements and material submittals for compliance.
• Conduct regular site inspections, monitor progress and enforce adherence to IFC drawings.
• Coordinate technical issues with contractors, client representatives and authorities (ADM, ADDC, ADSSC, DPM).
• Assist in testing, commissioning, snagging and handover documentation.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality, safety and schedule compliance.
• Maintain accurate site records, inspection reports and daily progress logs.
• Verify on‑site quantities, review interim payment applications and support variation assessments.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of site supervision experience on wet infrastructure projects, preferably in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE authority standards and approval procedures.
• Proven experience with construction inspection, material testing and HSE protocols.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills in a multidisciplinary environment.

Required skills

• Water supply system installation
• Sewerage network installation
• Stormwater and irrigation system installation
• Construction supervision and site inspection
• Shop drawing and method statement review
• Material testing and quality assurance
• UAE authority standards (ADSSC, ADDC, ADM)
• Health, safety and environmental (HSE) compliance

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑profile infrastructure projects in the UAE.
• Collaborative environment with a forward‑thinking infrastructure company.