Senior Resident Engineer - Roads Infrastructure
Posted date [2026-05-18]
(ID: 45374)
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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
Senior Resident Engineer - Roads InfrastructureJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Resident Engineer - Roads Infrastructure
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Experience: Minimum 20 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Senior Resident Engineer - Roads Infrastructure in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for a highly experienced infrastructure professional who can lead large-scale roads, bridges, utilities, drainage, underpasses, and associated construction supervision packages. The role supports AECOM project delivery by managing site teams, contractors, technical compliance, quality control, HSE performance, authority coordination, and project execution in line with approved drawings, specifications, milestone targets, and stakeholder requirements.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Salary: 35000-50000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of assigned infrastructure packages covering roads, utilities, drainage, bridges, underpasses, and related civil works.
* Manage site supervision teams to ensure works are delivered safely, correctly, and in line with approved project requirements.
* Supervise contractors and verify that construction activities follow IFC drawings, specifications, quality standards, and authority requirements.
* Build and maintain an effective site organization capable of managing inspection, testing, staking, reporting, and construction supervision.
* Review project plans, specifications, amendments, construction programs, shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, and cost estimates.
* Monitor project progress against time, cost, quality, safety, and milestone objectives.
* Direct daily inspections according to approved inspection points, hold points, quality control procedures, and safety expectations.
* Resolve technical, interface, and site-related issues linked to roadworks, utilities, drainage networks, structures, live traffic, and authority constraints.
* Represent AECOM in client, authority, and stakeholder coordination meetings, presenting progress updates, technical matters, risks, and mitigation plans.
* Support scope changes, variations, claims, and contractual matters in coordination with the client and key stakeholders.
* Develop, review, and implement project management documentation including execution plans, HSE plans, traffic management plans, and quality control plans.
* Monitor program milestones, interface requirements, authority approvals, permits, and NOC conditions across all infrastructure works.
* Assign responsibilities to key team members, guide their performance, and support professional development within the supervision team.
* Conduct weekly coordination meetings to review progress, technical comments, risks, non-conformances, RFIs, WIRs, and corrective actions.
* Ensure timely closure of technical comments, NCRs, inspection requests, RFIs, and shop drawing approvals.
* Maintain strong HSE awareness and verify contractor compliance with project-specific safety, traffic, and site management requirements.
* Provide technical and managerial leadership across pavements, roadworks, drainage systems, utilities, structures, traffic interfaces, and existing infrastructure corridors.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
* Minimum 20 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, construction supervision, and management of large-scale civil projects.
* Strong background in roads, bridges, underpasses, utilities, drainage, pavements, and major transportation infrastructure.
* Previous experience on authority-led roads or transportation projects will be highly preferred.
* Professional Engineering license will be an advantage.
* Excellent understanding of construction methodologies, site supervision, quality control, inspection procedures, and infrastructure delivery standards.
* Strong ability to manage contractors, supervision teams, technical stakeholders, and client-facing project responsibilities.
* Skilled in reviewing construction programs, method statements, shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs, NCRs, WIRs, and progress reports.
* Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve site constraints, technical issues, and interface risks quickly.
* Strong technical report writing, communication, coordination, and leadership abilities.
* Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced site environment and manage multiple priorities at the same time.
* Willing to work on-site and travel as required to support project delivery needs.
Skills Set
* Roads infrastructure supervision
* Resident engineering
* Civil engineering leadership
* Bridges and underpasses
* Utilities coordination
* Drainage systems
* Pavement works
* Construction supervision
* Contractor management
* Quality control
* HSE compliance
* Traffic management planning
* Method statement review
* Shop drawing review
* Material submittal review
* RFI management
* NCR closure
* WIR review
* Project execution planning
* Authority coordination
* Claims and variations support
* Technical reporting
* Site issue resolution
* Team leadership
Why Join Us
* Lead major roads and infrastructure construction supervision work with a globally respected civil engineering consultancy.
* Take ownership of complex site delivery across transportation, utilities, drainage, structures, and live infrastructure environments.
* Work closely with experienced engineers, project managers, contractors, clients, and authority stakeholders.
* Strengthen your leadership profile in a senior infrastructure role connected to high-value regional development.
* Gain exposure to large-scale project execution, quality systems, safety controls, and multidisciplinary coordination.
* Be part of a professional environment focused on technical excellence, sustainable delivery, and long-term infrastructure improvement.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure and engineering consultancy delivering advisory, planning, design, program management, construction management, and supervision services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy. In Abu Dhabi and across the UAE, AECOM supports public and private sector clients with sustainable, resilient, and technically advanced project solutions that strengthen infrastructure, improve mobility, and support future-ready communities.
