# Chief Resident Engineer / Project Director — UpNext UAE

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Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 60,000 to 120,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-07
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## Description

We're looking for an experienced Chief Resident Engineer / Project Director to lead the construction supervision and delivery of major projects for a Tier 1 Engineering firm in Dubai. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with design intent, contract requirements, quality standards, budget, and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all site supervision activities throughout the construction lifecycle.

• Administer and manage construction contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, cost control, and project timelines.

• Chair progress meetings and coordinate with clients, project management teams, design managers, contractors, consultants, and relevant authorities.

• Review and oversee the approval process for technical submittals, material submissions, shop drawings, method statements, RFIs, procedures, as-built documentation, and inspection requests.

• Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, and site activities to ensure successful project delivery.

• Identify and proactively resolve technical and contractual issues while maintaining effective stakeholder communication.

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements across all project activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or an equivalent professional qualification.

• Minimum 25 years of relevant experience in construction supervision and project delivery.

• At least 15 years of experience leading projects of a similar scale and complexity.

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the United Arab Emirates.

• Extensive knowledge of FIDIC contract conditions and proven expertise in construction and site management.

• Corporate membership with a recognized professional engineering institution is preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.

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## Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or an equivalent professional qualification. Minimum 25 years of relevant experience in construction supervision and project delivery. At least 15 years of experience leading projects of a similar scale and complexity. Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the United Arab Emirates. Extensive knowledge of FIDIC contract conditions and proven expertise in construction and site management. Corporate membership with a recognized professional engineering institution is preferred. Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.

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