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Assistant Resident Engineer - Facilities

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a qualified and dependable Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) to support the Resident Engineer in managing the daily construction supervision of a Roads and Infrastructure Project. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing specific areas of site activity, verifying contractor compliance with drawings and specifications, coordinating with inspectors, and assisting with documentation, reporting, and quality assurance. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of post-graduate experience, with at least 5 years of supervision experience on large-scale infrastructure or roads projects.

Your role

  • Support the Resident Engineer in day-to-day site supervision activities related to roadworks, drainage, utilities, or structural components.

  • Coordinate with site inspectors to monitor contractor activities and ensure compliance with approved drawings, method statements, and specifications.

  • Review shop drawings, RFIs, ITPs, and material submittals for assigned disciplines.

  • Assist in preparing daily reports, maintaining site records, and tracking progress and quality observations.

  • Monitor progress against the contractor's programme and escalate issues related to slippages or non-conformances.

  • Participate in technical and progress meetings with the contractor and report issues to the RE.

  • Ensure that all inspection and testing activities are conducted as per the QA/QC plan.

  • Liaise with stakeholders and other engineering disciplines on-site to resolve coordination issues.

  • Monitor and report on safety compliance in coordination with HSE staff.

Transportation Construction

Location

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-143010

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline (from WHED-listed university).

  • Minimum 10 years total experience, with at least 5 in site supervision of roads and infrastructure projects.

  • Chartered/Professional Engineer (preferred)- UPDA Grade A.

  • Excellent command of English (spoken and written).

  • Familiar with document management systems (Ashghal DCS), MS Office, AutoCAD (viewing), and site-related software.

Key Competencies

  • Solid knowledge of roads, utilities, drainage, or civil works specifications.

  • Ability to coordinate field activities and manage technical inspection teams.

  • Strong reporting, documentation, and communication skills.

  • Practical understanding of QA/QC and HSE procedures.

  • Proactive problem-solving approach with attention to detail.

  • Ability to work effectively under the direction of the Resident Engineer.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.

  • Comprehensive life insurance coverage.

  • Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.

  • Generous annual leave balance.

  • Flexible and hybrid work solutions.

  • Remote work opportunities outside of country.

  • Company gratuity scheme.

  • Discretionary bonus program.

  • Annual flight contribution.

  • Relocation assistance.

  • Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).

  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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