Roads Engineer

About the role

Nova International General Contracting is seeking a Roads Engineer to supervise and coordinate road and associated civil construction activities. The role ensures that works are delivered safely, meet quality standards, and comply with approved designs, specifications, programmes, and Abu Dhabi authority requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise subcontractors undertaking road and associated civil works.
• Oversee earthworks, grading, subgrade preparation, pavement layers, kerbs, footpaths, road markings, signage, and related infrastructure.
• Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and authority requirements.
• Coordinate road construction activities with utilities, drainage, landscape, structures, and other disciplines.
• Monitor subcontractor productivity, manpower, materials, equipment, and progress.
• Coordinate inspections, material testing, field testing, and approvals with the Consultant.
• Liaise with Abu Dhabi authorities for road inspections, approvals, clearances, and connections.
• Identify and resolve construction issues, design conflicts, and utility interfaces.
• Monitor quality of workmanship, close NCRs and observations, and ensure defect rectification.
• Manage road completion, snagging, testing, authority approvals, and handover.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience supervising road, infrastructure, and civil construction, preferably on major development projects.
• Strong knowledge of UAE and Abu Dhabi road codes, standards, specifications, and authority procedures.
• Proven ability to review and interpret IFC drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, and material submittals.

Required skills

• Road construction supervision and sequencing.
• Earthworks and pavement works execution.
• Review of IFC drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Knowledge of Abu Dhabi road design and construction codes.
• Material testing and compaction verification.
• Grading, drainage interface management, and road finishing techniques.

What we offer

• Senior‑level responsibility on a flagship luxury residential project.
• Close interaction with leadership and opportunity to shape project control processes.
• Being part of a fast‑growing contracting organization with a strong developer backing.