Senior Engineer – Construction

Your tasks

• Represent the Client in monitoring and overseeing construction activities undertaken by the Contractor through the appointed Supervision Consultant.
• Monitor the performance of the Supervision Consultant and Contractor to ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, programme, quality and HSE standards.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, workmanship, resources, construction activities and site conditions.
• Identify construction, technical, quality, programme and interface issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate with the Supervision Consultant, Contractor, design team and other stakeholders on construction-related matters.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs/TQs, testing and inspection procedures, while detailed review and approval remains with the Supervision Consultant.
• Monitor the Consultant’s implementation of QA/QC requirements and review relevant laboratory, testing and quality reports.
• Monitor Contractor progress against the approved programme, key milestones and completion dates, and identify potential delays and recovery requirements.
• Maintain sound knowledge of contractual requirements and provide technical input on variations, claims, delays and extensions of time, as required.
• Monitor construction interfaces involving roads, bridges, drainage, wet utilities and existing services and coordinate with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
• Monitor Contractor and Consultant compliance with project HSE requirements and escalate significant safety concerns.
• Monitor testing, commissioning, authority approvals, snagging and closure of outstanding works.
• Ensure timely preparation and completion of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, test records and handover documentation.
• Maintain appropriate Client-side records of progress, issues, decisions, risks, delays and key construction activities.
• Prepare and/or contribute to monthly, quarterly and other project reports.
• Attend progress, technical and coordination meetings and follow up on agreed actions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and project team members.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant post-graduate experience in construction supervision and management.
• Proven experience in major roads, bridges, infrastructure and wet utility projects.
• Experience with a Client, Consultant or Contractor on major infrastructure projects, preferably in the UAE/GCC.
• Sound knowledge of UAE construction practices, authority requirements and relevant industry standards.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of civil and infrastructure construction processes.
• Good understanding of QA/QC, specifications, testing and inspection requirements.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical reports.
• Good understanding of construction programmes, progress monitoring and resource planning.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts and contractual procedures.
• Strong problem-solving, coordination and stakeholder-management skills.

Software & Communication

• Proficient in MS Office; working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6/MS Project and project document-management systems is desirable.
• Excellent written and spoken English with strong technical report-writing and communication skills.