Assistant Resident Engineer (Arabic Speaking)

Job description / Role

As part of our regional growth plans, we are currently looking for an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer

Responsibilities:
Responsible for review and approval of shop drawings
Responsible for investigation of road pavement stresses and preparing proposed road maintenance reports
Inspection of road works in progress
Ensuring compliance with specifications and contract drawings
Liaison with contractor
Witnessing of testing and verification of road systems commissioning
Responsibility for maintenance of quality standards in road works executed by contractor
Prepare progress reports and minutes of meetings

Requirements

Technical Competencies

Essential
Degree qualified – minimum requirement of BE (Civil)
Minimum of 10 years industry experience
The successful candidate must be Arabic speaking
Understanding of British, American and International design standards
Good communication skills in written and spoken English essential

Desirable
Reasonable knowledge of AutoCAD, and MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Behavioural Competencies
Essential
Must have integrity, be flexible and proactive
Must demonstrate ability to act independently as part of a team
Good report writing skills, experience of making presentations to and attending meetings with clients is essential
Good team player, able to communicate effectively with colleagues

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).