Resident Engineer Utilities

Job description / Role

The Role

The Resident Engineer Utilities provides oversight of the construction supervision of the utilities aspects of the project to ensure that the design documentation is safely and accurately implemented on site, and that the requirements of the construction contract are followed.

The Resident Engineer Utilities reports to the Senior Resident Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the roads/highways projects, and supervises Assistant Resident Engineers, Utilities Engineers and works inspectors

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Perform the duties of the Resident Engineer Utilities on site.

• Management and direction of a team of Utilities Engineers and Inspectors for the supervision of the construction of the Expressways designs.

• Identifies the resource requirements for the effective supervision of the Utilities aspects of the construction works, and manages the supervision team.

• Acts as prime point of contact for the utilities construction supervision aspects of the project, including progress reporting, safety, financial recommendations, and quality control and design modifications.

• Builds a trusted relationship with the management team and with the client’s counterpart staff.

• Establishes an appropriate working relationship with the contractors.

• Places an emphasis on safe construction practices (Target Zero) and on maintaining a high quality of construction. Leads by example in driving safe practices on site.

• Uses effective project management and controls systems to regularly report on progress to the management team.

• Monitors progress of construction against the program, and takes steps to ensure the program is achieved.

• Ensures that the project quality control procedures are used for the utilities supervision works and monitors it for improvement. Cooperates with audits required in accordance with the contract requirements and client’s internal systems.

• Defines the scope of work of any sub-consultants and ensures that their employment is effectively administered.

• Assists the Senior Resident Engineer with the planning and coordination of activities for the effective management, control and reporting of the construction supervision of the projects.

• Identifies software and systems required for the administration of the project construction supervision.

• Contributes to the safety and build-ability reviews of the proposed designs.

• Evaluates, selects, and adapts construction management and control techniques, procedures, and criteria to suit job tasks, and devises and implements solutions to problems encountered.

• Ensures that the Utilities Construction Supervision team members effectively identify, manage and report project risks.

Requirements

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Recent previous experience (within last 5 years) as a Utilities Resident Engineer for major highway projects that are complex in nature, and are ideally located in the Middle East region.

• Have experience in the construction supervision of both wet and dry utilities.

• Minimum 15 year’s post graduate experience in the design, site supervision and construction management of major highways projects.

• Have a BSc in Civil Engineering from an internationally recognized and accredited university.

• Minimum of 5 years post chartered (or PE registration) experience.

• Fully understands the aspects of site supervision and construction management of complex highways projects.

• Be able to communicate effectively with site teams and motivate them to meet the project objectives.

• Good leadership skills, and be able to work in a multi-cultural and multi-discipline team.

• Excellent communication and report writing skills, and good presentation skills in English.

• Written and spoken Arabic skills are beneficial but not essential.

About the Company

QS Quest Global Markets Ltd are a niche Recruitment & Search Consultancy specialising in the Construction, Engineering & Finance markets throughout the EMEA region.

Across the globe through focused and insightful management of the recruitment process, QS Quest Global Markets Ltd help to source the most accomplished talent in the market for our clients.

Mr. Terry Forsyth (Manging Director) has over 18 years experience in Senior & Executive Recruitment internationally, with an unrivalled understanding of the Global recruitment process from A-Z

QS Quest Global Markets Ltd vision is to bring the best of international recruitment practices to our clients operating throughout the EMEA region.

Our specialist approach to our search process enables us to advise on the current industry trends, providing our clients with up to date market intelligence, including salary benchmarking, which will enable our clients to attract the best possible talent on the market.

Established in London, we offer multi-country recruitment & search services to our clients in the EMEA region, specialising within the Construction, Engineering & Finance Markets.

We fully understand local based recruitment is also extremely important to many clients, so with the ability to also source & attract local based talent, QS Quest Global Markets Ltd are able to offer a fully tailored recruitment & search service to our clients.