Senior Resident Engineer – Infrastructure/Bridge
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. AECOM scores B on the Alion truth index.
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We are looking for a Senior Resident Engineer - Infrastructure/Bridges to lead and oversee site supervision activities for major infrastructure and bridge construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the supervision team, monitoring construction progress and quality, coordinating with the Contractor and relevant stakeholders, and ensuring that all works comply with approved drawings, specifications, contractual requirements, and project objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage site supervision activities for bridge and infrastructure construction works.
- Supervise bridge works, including foundations, piling, abutments, piers, retaining walls, decks, bearings, expansion joints, barriers, and associated structures.
- Oversee infrastructure works, including roads, earthworks, stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, irrigation, electrical, telecom, and other utility networks.
- Manage and coordinate the site supervision team, including Assistant Resident Engineers, Inspectors, Surveyors, and other technical staff.
- Review Contractor submissions, including shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, inspection plans, and construction programmes.
- Monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
- Coordinate with the Contractor, Client, utility authorities, designers, and other stakeholders to resolve technical and construction issues.
- Monitor the Contractor’s programme, manpower, equipment, and resources and identify delays or potential risks.
- Review Inspection Requests (IRs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and other technical documentation.
- Ensure proper inspection, testing, and commissioning of bridge and infrastructure works.
- Monitor interfaces between bridges, roads, utilities, drainage systems, and other infrastructure components.
- Participate in progress meetings and provide regular updates on project performance, technical issues, and outstanding works.
- Support the Project Manager in assessing variations, claims, Extension of Time submissions, and other contractual matters.
- Ensure compliance with project quality, health and safety, and environmental requirements.
- Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, and project documentation.
- Oversee handover and closeout activities, including as-built drawings, testing records, O&M manuals, and outstanding works.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Relevant experience in site supervision and delivery of major infrastructure and bridge projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of bridge structures, foundations, piling, concrete works, roads, earthworks, drainage, and wet and dry utilities.
- Proven experience managing site supervision teams and coordinating with Contractors and stakeholders.
- Good understanding of construction contracts, technical specifications, quality procedures, and project controls.
- Experience in progress monitoring, technical reviews, inspections, testing, and commissioning.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and coordination skills.
- UAE experience on major infrastructure and bridge projects is preferred.
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