Assistant Resident Engineer Dubai
Posted date [2026-05-24]
(ID: 45559)
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AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure development, engineering, and project management solutions, dedicated to building a better, smarter, and more sustainable world. With unmatched expertise in construction, civil engineering, architecture, environmental consulting, and urban development, AECOM helps clients tackle complex challenges across water, energy, transportation, oil and gas, renewable energy, and smart city projects. As one of the world’s leading engineering and construction companies in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the wider Gulf region, AECOM partners with both government and private organizations to deliver innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions through every stage of the project lifecycle from advisory and design to engineering, procurement, and construction management. Headquartered in the United States and operating across the Middle East, AECOM is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of USD 16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Its projects shape skylines, transportation systems, and energy networks across major Gulf cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, and Muscat. For those seeking engineering jobs in Dubai, construction management roles in the UAE, civil engineering careers in Saudi Arabia, or infrastructure project opportunities across the Middle East, AECOM offers a world-class environment for growth and innovation. Discover the latest AECOM Gulf and Middle East job openings at careersingulf.com, the region’s leading job portal for engineering, architecture, construction, and project management careers.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Assistant Resident Engineer DubaiQuick Summary
AECOM is hiring an Assistant Resident Engineer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to support site supervision, inspection coordination, contractor monitoring, authority liaison, quality control, and project documentation for major infrastructure works.
Location: United Arab Emirates
Location: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil and Structural Engineering
Salary: 22000-32000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Preferred Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Summary
Assistant Resident Engineer in Dubai will support AECOM’s infrastructure supervision team by managing inspectors’ daily activities, reviewing contractor submissions, monitoring construction progress, coordinating with Dubai authorities, and ensuring site works comply with approved drawings, project specifications, HSE standards, and contract requirements. This role is ideal for a civil engineering professional with strong site supervision experience, contractor coordination skills, inspection control knowledge, and familiarity with RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, Etisalat, DU, and Civil Defense processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Review Inspectors’ Daily Reports to confirm accuracy, completeness, technical clarity, and compliance with project standards.
* Prepare the Engineer’s Daily Diary summarizing daily construction activities, site progress, observations, issues, and key updates.
* Provide general supervision of inspectors’ daily activities, including task assignments, site performance follow-up, and technical guidance.
* Review contractor inspection requests, surveying requests, testing requests, and related reports for compliance with project specifications.
* Review and approve contractor shop drawings, materials, and construction methods as delegated by the Resident Engineer.
* Monitor and verify the contractor’s survey team performance and ensure accuracy of setting-out works.
* Prepare meeting minutes, technical correspondence, site reports, and project documentation as delegated by the Resident Engineer.
* Coordinate with contractor supervisory staff regarding work sequence, construction methodology, schedule compliance, and site priorities.
* Monitor construction progress and ensure adherence to the contractor’s approved baseline program.
* Conduct continuous field inspections of work in progress and provide technical support to the Resident Engineer and contractor teams.
* Prepare written and verbal reports for the Resident Engineer on technical, contractual, procedural, and site-related matters.
* Review and verify as-built drawings in coordination with inspectors, surveyors, and relevant project teams.
* Ensure all site activities are carried out according to approved drawings, project specifications, quality requirements, and HSE standards.
* Identify non-conformances, initiate corrective actions, and follow up with the contractor until proper resolution is achieved.
* Support the Resident Engineer in reviewing technical submittals, progress reports, inspection records, and project documentation.
* Maintain effective coordination between the supervision team and contractor to resolve site issues efficiently.
* Liaise and coordinate with relevant Dubai authorities, including RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, Etisalat, DU, and Civil Defense, for inspections, permits, approvals, and NOCs.
Candidate Requirements
* Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
* Strong experience in civil infrastructure construction supervision, site inspection coordination, and contractor monitoring.
* Previous experience supporting Resident Engineers on roads, utilities, transport, infrastructure, or major civil works projects is preferred.
* Good knowledge of Dubai authority procedures, including RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, Etisalat, DU, and Civil Defense coordination.
* Ability to review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, inspection requests, testing reports, survey records, and as-built drawings.
* Strong understanding of approved drawings, project specifications, contract requirements, baseline programs, quality control, and HSE standards.
* Experience coordinating with contractors, inspectors, surveyors, Resident Engineers, consultants, clients, and authority representatives.
* Ability to identify site non-conformances, track corrective actions, and support timely resolution of construction issues.
* Strong reporting skills with the ability to prepare daily diaries, meeting minutes, technical correspondence, site updates, and progress reports.
* Practical knowledge of construction sequencing, field inspections, survey verification, project documentation, and site coordination.
* Excellent communication, documentation, coordination, problem-solving, and technical supervision skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary project environment while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and delivery performance.
What We Offer
* Opportunity to join AECOM, a globally recognized infrastructure consulting firm with strong project delivery capabilities in Dubai and the wider Middle East.
* Exposure to major civil infrastructure projects involving site supervision, inspection control, contractor coordination, and authority liaison.
* Work with experienced Resident Engineers, inspectors, surveyors, designers, project managers, consultants, and construction professionals.
* Professional growth through technical learning, multidisciplinary project exposure, and involvement in complex infrastructure delivery.
* A collaborative work environment focused on safety, quality, sustainability, innovation, technical excellence, and reliable project execution.
* Opportunity to contribute to infrastructure projects that support transportation, utilities, urban development, and long-term community value.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, buildings, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. In Dubai and across the UAE, AECOM supports public and private sector clients with technical expertise, sustainable solutions, and strong construction supervision capabilities that help deliver resilient infrastructure and lasting community impact.
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