Resident Engineer

WSP
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 15+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Stakeholder management","Communication"]

Lead on-site construction supervision for infrastructure works, acting as the Engineer’s representative and primary interface between client and contractor. Oversee daily site activities, monitor progress against approved programs, and report performance. Review and approve method statements, shop drawings, submissions, and inspections, while ensuring compliance with Abu Dhabi regulations, project specifications, and HSE requirements. Coordinate multidisciplinary supervision teams and manage claims, variations, and project closeout handover documentation.

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WSP
WSP
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Resident Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead on-site construction supervision for infrastructure works, acting as the Engineer’s representative and primary interface between client and contractor. Oversee daily site activities, monitor progress against approved programs, and report performance. Review and approve method statements, shop drawings, submissions, and inspections, while ensuring compliance with Abu Dhabi regulations, project specifications, and HSE requirements. Coordinate multidisciplinary supervision teams and manage claims, variations, and project closeout handover documentation.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage and supervise all on-site construction activities.
  • •Act as the primary point of contact between the client, contractor, and project stakeholders.
  • •Monitor progress against approved programmes and report project performance.
  • •Review and approve method statements, shop drawings, material submissions, and inspection requests.
  • •Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi regulations, project specifications, and HSE requirements; coordinate multidisciplinary supervision teams and lead site meetings.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
  • •Minimum 15 years’ experience in construction supervision.
  • •Minimum 5 years as Resident Engineer on large-scale infrastructure or mixed-use developments.
  • •Strong experience in roads, utilities, wet and dry services, and public realm projects.
  • •UAE/GCC experience is mandatory.
Experience:15+ yearsConstruction supervisionInfrastructureMixed-use developments
Education:Bachelor's in Civil Engineering
Skills:Stakeholder managementCommunication

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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