Assistant Resident Engineer - Mechanical

Job Description

The assistant resident engineer will be involved in working on projects associated with stormwater and drainage, flood alleviation, wastewater networks, and water distribution networks. This will involve undertaking investigations, pipelines, valves, rising main construction supervision, and monitoring of design and infrastructure work. The role will be based in Dubai.

Key Accountabilities

Technical delivery

• Assist the resident engineer in administering the operational functions of the day-to-day activities on the project with respect to construction works. Interact with contractors, sub-contractors, and laboratory staff and monitor construction work on a daily basis.
• Coordinate with various government departments, contractors, consultants, and the public to facilitate progress and avoid delays. Coordinate direct activities with other engineers and members of the construction supervision team.
• Maintain logs of project progress, handing-over, and final accounts.
• Arrange progress meetings for various government/interface authorities’ representatives, take minutes, and distribute the records as required. Chair the meetings with the government/interface agencies and any other meetings delegated by the resident engineer.
• Assist the resident engineer in reviewing shop drawings, design proposals, method statements, and other activities including correspondence related to the project work, and prepare replies for review by the resident engineer.
• Demonstrate ability to prepare instructions, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with contractor engineers on scheduling and application of resources.
• Direct, assist, and monitor the performance of inspectors and surveyors as applicable.
• Review and approve design documents, construction plans, and procedures.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Keep necessary records and as-built records, take charge of the handing over of the project to the respective service authorities, and assist the contractor to obtain necessary final clearance.
• Identify non-conforming works, generate reports and corrective actions, and coordinate responses.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Client service management

• Liaise with internal and external clients regarding DM infrastructure.
• Ability to build and maintain lasting and positive relationships.
• Experience in utility diversions and management.
• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• Complete all work in line with company core values and in accordance with quality systems and project quality procedures.
• Design for safety, i.e., construction design management.
• Other duties as requested from time to time by the resident engineer.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with fifteen (15) years of experience in pipeline pumping station and infrastructure projects.

Experience in DM infrastructure projects is an advantage.