Senior Resident Engineer - Roads/Drainage/Utilities

Atkins Middle East

Qatar

Ref: HP331-976

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

As part of our regional growth plans, we are currently looking for a degree qualified and chartered experienced Senior Resident Engineer with a minimum of 25 years’ experience.

The Senior Resident Engineer will:
- Report to the Construction and Supervision Manager and will be supported by the Resident Engineers, Site Engineers and Inspectors.
- Be responsible for ensuring that the section of works are constructed in accordance with the contract requirements.
- Check contractor’s submissions and shop drawings
- Respond to the contractor’s request for information
- Liaise with the Material Engineer on required testing and the test results all sections of the works.
- Liaise with the Construction and Supervision Manager, Resident Engineers and / or other authorities, contractors or consultants who interface with the project.
- Bring and share international Health & Safety best practices.
- Monitor site safety and liaise with the Safety Engineer
- Prepare and present progress reports.
- Ensure the timely planning and implementation of any traffic detours.
- Keep comprehensive records of works done and labour and plant returns
- Cost control and commercial management with the assistance from the commercial team.
- Liaise with the planning engineers to monitor progress and notify the Construction Supervision Manager of any potential delays.
- Ability to lead; be resilient and have a “can do” attitude whilst working under pressure
- Middle East and Qatar experience and an understanding of multicultural working would be an advantage.

Requirements

The Senior Resident Engineer will be a qualified professional with a minimum qualification of BSc, BEng, BA or equivalent, have Chartered status and more than 25 years’ experience with a minimum of 10 years being similar to this project/role, regional experience is preferred. The Senior Resident Engineer will possess a demonstrable track record in the delivery of large multi-functional projects.

The Senior Resident Engineer will also be responsible for maintaining and enhancing Atkins reputation with our clients and developing effective long term client relationships thus identifying and developing new opportunities for the Group.

We offer an excellent package which includes:
- A competitive salary
- Accommodation allowance;
- Transportation allowance;
- 26 calendar days annual leave (based on 6 day working week)
- Medical and life insurance cover;
- Company gratuity scheme;
- Discretionary bonus scheme;
- Annual flight allowance to point of origin
- Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

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).

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