AECOM

Assistant Resident Engineer – Civil & Wet Utilities

Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 2 days ago

Salary
AED 9k–15k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

We're looking for an **Assistant Resident Engineer – Civil & Wet Utilities** to join our dynamic infrastructure project team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this pivotal role, you'll work alongside the Resident Engineer to supervise and monitor civil and wet utilities construction works, ensuring full compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and project quality standards. Supervise and monitor civil and wet utilities construction activities in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements Oversee wet utilities works, including stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation networks, ensuring quality and compliance Supervise pipeline installation, manholes, catch basins, chambers, valves, fittings, and associated structures with meticulous attention to detail Monitor civil works, including excavation, earthworks, backfilling, compaction, concrete works, and reinstatement activities Review and analyze Contractor submissions, including shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) Review and verify Inspection Requests (IRs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and relevant quality documentation with analytical rigor Monitor construction progress against approved programs and specifications, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions Coordinate collaboratively with the Contractor, Inspectors, Surveyors, utility authorities, and other project disciplines to resolve technical and site issues Monitor pipeline testing, leakage testing, CCTV inspections, and other required testing and commissioning activities Identify defective or non-conforming works and follow up on corrective actions with transparency and professionalism Ensure proper coordination between wet utilities, roads, earthworks, and other infrastructure networks to maintain project integration Prepare comprehensive site reports, track outstanding works, and support progress meetings with organized documentation Assist the Resident Engineer in managing site activities, quality, safety, and construction interfaces Support final inspections, testing, handover, and closeout of completed works with meticulous attention to detail

Requirements

**Required Qualifications:** Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline with relevant experience in civil and wet utilities construction and site supervision Solid knowledge of stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, irrigation, pipeline installation, and associated infrastructure works Ability to read, interpret, and analyze construction drawings, specifications, and quality control standards Excellent coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills with proficiency in report writing, technical documentation, and basic HSE awareness Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and coordination skills. UAE experience on major infrastructure and bridge projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor civil and wet utilities construction works in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements. Oversee wet utilities works, including stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation networks, ensuring quality and compliance. Supervise pipeline installation, manholes, catch basins, chambers, valves, fittings, and associated structures. Monitor civil works, including excavation, earthworks, backfilling, compaction, concrete works, and reinstatement activities. Review and analyze Contractor submissions, including shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, and ITPs. Review and verify IRs, RFIs, and relevant quality documentation. Monitor construction progress against approved programs and specifications, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions. Coordinate with Contractor, Inspectors, Surveyors, utility authorities, and other project disciplines to resolve technical and site issues. Monitor pipeline testing, leakage testing, CCTV inspections, and other required testing and commissioning activities. Identify defective or non-conforming works and follow up on corrective actions. Ensure proper coordination between wet utilities, roads, earthworks, and other infrastructure networks to maintain project integration. Prepare site reports, track outstanding works, and support progress meetings with organized documentation. Assist the Resident Engineer in managing site activities, quality, safety, and construction interfaces. Support final inspections, testing, handover, and closeout of completed works with meticulous attention to detail.

Skills

  • Civil Engineering
  • Wet utilities
  • Stormwater drainage
  • Sewerage
  • Potable water
  • Irrigation networks
  • Pipeline installation
  • Manholes
  • Catch basins
  • Chambers
  • Valves
  • Fittings
  • Earthworks
  • Backfilling
  • Compaction
  • Concrete works
  • Shop drawings
  • Method statements
  • Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
  • Requests for Information (RFIs)
  • Inspection Requests (IRs)
  • Quality documentation
  • Project coordination
  • Testing and commissioning
  • CCTV inspections
  • HSE awareness

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