Assistant Resident Engineer - Viaduct
Job Description and Requirements
Assistant Resident Engineer - ViaductJob Snapshot
Role: Assistant Resident Engineer - Viaduct
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Experience: 15+ years in viaduct construction supervision, structural works, bridges, or metro rail projects
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Assistant Resident Engineer - Viaduct in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced structural supervision professional who can oversee viaduct construction, bridge components, segmental works, safety compliance, quality control, progress monitoring, and site coordination on a major metro rail project. This role is suited for a civil or structural engineer with strong experience in elevated structures, launching gantry works, balanced cantilever construction, inspection coordination, shop drawing review, and construction supervision within complex infrastructure environments.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Salary: 28000-42000
Estimated salary range based
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Assistant Resident Engineer - Viaduct supports the Resident Engineer in supervising elevated metro rail structures where structural integrity, construction sequencing, safety, quality, and accurate records are critical. The role helps manage daily supervision of viaduct works, coordinate contractor activities, review technical submissions, monitor inspectors and surveyors, and ensure works are completed according to drawings, specifications, approved procedures, and project timelines. By maintaining strong site control and clear coordination, this position helps protect construction quality and supports successful handover of structural works.
Key Responsibilities
* Report to the Resident Engineer and assist in supervising construction of viaduct works and associated structural items.
* Coordinate daily activities with engineers, inspectors, surveyors, and members of the construction supervision team.
* Assist the Resident Engineer in reviewing shop drawings, design proposals, method statements, technical submissions, and correspondence related to viaduct works.
* Prepare draft replies, technical comments, and review notes for Resident Engineer approval.
* Apply strong knowledge of structural engineering principles and construction techniques related to viaducts and elevated metro structures.
* Coordinate with Parsons design engineers to resolve design-related site issues and technical queries.
* Maintain daily diaries and review daily reports prepared by inspectors.
* Monitor construction quality and verify that works comply with approved standards, drawings, specifications, and method statements.
* Coordinate with contractor engineers on work scheduling, resource allocation, access, sequencing, and site execution requirements.
* Direct, assist, and monitor the performance of inspectors and surveyors assigned to viaduct works.
* Convene and chair special meetings with service authorities, contractors, subcontractors, and related parties when required.
* Ensure site records are accurate, complete, properly organized, and available for review.
* Support achievement of project safety goals and oversee implementation of safety procedures across assigned work areas.
* Prepare and assist in preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports.
* Participate actively in health and safety matters at site as required by the Resident Engineer and project safety representatives.
* Provide on-site direction and assist the Resident Engineer in issuing site instructions related to viaduct and associated works.
* Check and measure completed work, maintain progress records, and support reporting of actual progress against programmed work.
* Verify correctness and completeness of as-built drawings for assigned structural works.
* Maintain necessary handover records, as-built information, and clearance documentation.
* Support handing over of structural works to relevant service authorities and assist the contractor in obtaining final clearances.
* Review material submissions, laboratory reports, technical reports, testing results, and quality documentation for compliance with project specifications.
* Support acceptance sampling plans, inspection activities, testing coordination, and quality verification for structural materials and viaduct components.
* Ensure construction methods, work procedures, safety practices, and quality measures remain aligned with project requirements.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
* Minimum 15 years of experience in design review and construction supervision of viaducts, bridges, elevated structures, or major infrastructure works.
* Strong experience supervising erection of beams, columns, supports, foundations, decks, abutments, spans, girders, bearings, expansion joints, and related viaduct components.
* Experience in segmental bridge construction using launching gantry methods is required.
* Experience with bridges constructed using balanced cantilever methods is required.
* Work experience on metro rail projects is preferred.
* Experience in civil supervision of major elevated structures, viaducts, and infrastructure projects in the Gulf region is preferred.
* Engineering consultancy experience within the UAE or GCC is an advantage.
* Ability to review and justify material submissions, technical reports, laboratory results, quality documents, and construction method statements.
* Working knowledge of construction sequences, industry standard work procedures, inspection requirements, and structural site supervision practices.
* Capable of reviewing acceptance sampling plans, testing procedures, and quality measures to ensure specification compliance.
* Fully computer literate with ability to access project data, maintain records, generate reports, and use relevant engineering or construction software.
* Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
* Strong technical writing capability for reports, correspondence, review comments, and site records.
* Good coordination skills for working with contractors, authorities, inspectors, surveyors, design engineers, and project leadership.
* Strong commitment to safe work practices, quality control, documentation accuracy, and disciplined site supervision.
Skills Set
* Viaduct construction supervision
* Metro rail structures
* Civil engineering supervision
* Structural engineering supervision
* Elevated infrastructure
* Bridge construction
* Segmental bridge construction
* Launching gantry
* Balanced cantilever method
* Beams and columns
* Structural supports
* Foundations
* Deck construction
* Abutments
* Spans
* Girders
* Bearings
* Expansion joints
* Shop drawing review
* Method statement review
* Design proposal review
* Site instructions
* Construction quality monitoring
* Material submission review
* Laboratory report review
* Technical report analysis
* Acceptance sampling plans
* Testing coordination
* Inspector supervision
* Surveyor coordination
* Daily site diaries
* Daily inspection reports
* Progress reporting
* Weekly reports
* Monthly reports
* As-built drawings
* Handover records
* Authority coordination
* Contractor coordination
* Safety procedures
* Dubai metro rail projects
* UAE infrastructure supervision
* GCC construction experience
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers a senior civil and structural supervision professional the chance to contribute to a major metro rail project in Dubai where viaduct construction quality, safety, sequencing, and technical coordination are essential. The role provides exposure to elevated structures, segmental bridge construction, launching gantry works, balanced cantilever methods, contractor coordination, authority interfaces, and project handover. It is a strong fit for experienced engineers who want to support high-profile transportation infrastructure with clear technical and site leadership impact.
About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global infrastructure, engineering, planning, and project delivery company supporting major transportation, rail, urban development, construction, and civil engineering programs. In Dubai, Parsons Corporation contributes to complex infrastructure and mobility projects where technical quality, safety, supervision excellence, and delivery performance are critical. The company offers opportunities for construction supervision professionals who want to help deliver future-ready infrastructure across the region.



