Resident Engineer - UAE

Overview

Embark on a distinctive career journey with WSP, a global leader providing opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with diverse and skilled professionals. Join our Structures Supervision team as a Resident Engineer working on significant projects across the UAE, taking charge of site supervision and stakeholder coordination to deliver superior structural and infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee construction supervision processes for assigned projects.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive construction management plan, ensuring uniform contract administration standards.
• Manage contractual communications with clients and contractors, initiating and responding to necessary correspondence.
• Organize, lead, and document meetings including kick-offs and progress updates as required.
• Set protocols for inspections, approvals, testing, and commissioning that align with contract stipulations.
• Evaluate the contractor’s Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) plans and enforce adherence to safety protocols at the worksite.
• Assess and provide feedback on contractor schedules, making sure they reflect contract needs, resource allocation, and cash flow management.
• Continually monitor contractor performance during construction and evaluate progress outputs.
• Enforce Quality Management System (QMS) policies through regular audits.
• Ensure timely liaison between contractor and regulatory bodies to avoid work delays by participating in meetings and tracking schedules.
• Authorize interim and final payments after thorough review and consulting with relevant team members.
• Compile substantial completion reports highlighting any pending actions.
• Issue taking-over certificates and defects liability certificates in accordance with contract terms.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or an equivalent credential.
• At least 20 years’ extensive experience managing major construction projects, including high-rise buildings, luxury hotels, extensive residential developments, and commercial facilities.
• Demonstrated prior UAE consulting experience with strong knowledge of discipline-specific software applications.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English, including spoken and written communication, is essential.