Assistant Resident Engineer - Sewer

Key Responsibilities Supervise the construction of gravity sewer pipelines, manholes, inspection chambers, house connections, laterals, tie-ins, and associated sewer structures. Ensure all works comply with approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, method statements, material approvals, ITPs, and authority requirements. Monitor excavation, shoring, dewatering, bedding, pipe laying, jointing, pipe surround, backfilling, compaction, and reinstatement activities. Verify pipeline alignment, gradients, invert levels, coordinates, and connection details in coordination with the Survey Team. Review and provide technical input on shop drawings, RFIs, technical queries, inspection requests, method statements, and related submissions. Supervise and witness leakage tests, deflection tests, flow tests, CCTV inspections, testing, and commissioning activities. Review CCTV inspection reports and ensure timely closure of defects, observations, and corrective actions. Coordinate sewer interfaces with roads, stormwater, potable water, irrigation, dry utilities, buildings, and other infrastructure systems. Identify construction constraints, utility clashes, and technical issues, and coordinate effective resolutions. Liaise with the Resident Engineer, Contractor, Design Team, QA/QC Team, Surveyors, Inspectors, Client representatives, and relevant authorities. Lead and provide technical guidance to Sewer Inspectors and other site supervision personnel. Monitor contractor performance, including manpower deployment, equipment utilization, workmanship quality, and construction sequencing. Ensure non-conforming works are identified, rectified, re-inspected, and formally closed. Enforce compliance with HSE requirements, particularly for deep excavations, confined space entries, shoring systems, lifting operations, and dewatering activities. Coordinate inspections, testing approvals, and authority clearances with TAQA WS and other relevant stakeholders. Support snagging, de-snagging, final inspections, commissioning, and project handover activities. Review and verify as-built drawings, testing records, O&M manuals, authority approvals, and project close-out documentation. Prepare and maintain progress reports, site records, inspection logs, and technical documentation. Preferred Skills Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures and inspection requirements. Proficiency in reviewing technical drawings and engineering documents. Knowledge of utility coordination and multidisciplinary infrastructure interfaces. Ability to lead site teams and manage multiple stakeholders effectively. Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in a construction environment.

Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline. Minimum 10 years of experience in infrastructure projects, with significant experience in sewerage networks and utility infrastructure works. Experience in the UAE/GCC and familiarity with TAQA Water Solutions (TAQA WS) standards and procedures is highly preferred. Strong knowledge of sewer network construction, testing, commissioning, and authority approval processes. Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Supervise the construction of gravity sewer pipelines, manholes, inspection chambers, house connections, laterals, tie-ins, and associated sewer structures. Ensure all works comply with approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, method statements, material approvals, ITPs, and authority requirements. Monitor excavation, shoring, dewatering, bedding, pipe laying, jointing, pipe surround, backfilling, compaction, and reinstatement activities. Verify pipeline alignment, gradients, invert levels, coordinates, and connection details in coordination with the Survey Team. Review and provide technical input on shop drawings, RFIs, technical queries, inspection requests, method statements, and related submissions. Supervise and witness leakage tests, deflection tests, flow tests, CCTV inspections, testing, and commissioning activities. Review CCTV inspection reports and ensure timely closure of defects, observations, and corrective actions. Coordinate sewer interfaces with roads, stormwater, potable water, irrigation, dry utilities, buildings, and other infrastructure systems. Identify construction constraints, utility clashes, and technical issues, and coordinate effective resolutions. Liaise with the Resident Engineer, Contractor, Design Team, QA/QC Team, Surveyors, Inspectors, Client representatives, and relevant authorities. Lead and provide technical guidance to Sewer Inspectors and other site supervision personnel. Monitor contractor performance, including manpower deployment, equipment utilization, workmanship quality, and construction sequencing. Ensure non-conforming works are identified, rectified, re-inspected, and formally closed. Enforce compliance with HSE requirements, particularly for deep excavations, confined space entries, shoring systems, lifting operations, and dewatering activities. Coordinate inspections, testing approvals, and authority clearances with TAQA WS and other relevant stakeholders. Support snagging, de-snagging, final inspections, commissioning, and project handover activities. Review and verify as-built drawings, testing records, O&M manuals, authority approvals, and project close-out documentation. Prepare and maintain progress reports, site records, inspection logs, and technical documentation.