Assistant Resident Engineer

Job description / Role

Are you an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer looking for a new challenge? Then we have a fantastic opportunity in our Abu Dhabi, UAE office that could be of interest to you.

Who are we:

Arcadis. Improving quality of life.

Whether it is maximizing space in cities or making wasteland habitable, we deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes for our clients. Our people work collaboratively to create value through built and natural assets that work in harmony with their surroundings – from shopping centers in Shanghai to new rail systems in Doha and reducing air pollution in Los Angeles.

Arcadis is the leading global Design & Consultancy firm for natural and built assets. Applying our deep market sector insights and collective design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services we work in partnership with our clients to deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes throughout the life cycle of their natural and built assets. We are 27,000 people active in over 70 countries that generate €3.4 billion in revenues

Our Values:

Integrity
Client focus
Collaboration
Sustainability

Role Description:

• Support the Resident Engineer in oversight of all technical issues as part of the provision of a complete construction supervision service to major roads/drainage/utilities projects, to the extent subject matter expertise allows.
• Responsible for supporting safety and quality oversight, technical compliance monitoring, schedule and cost management and all contract administration across the project.

Responsibilities:

• Lead in the review and approval of contractor’s technical submissions/shop drawings in line with delivery schedule requirements
• Coordination of site based resources (Surveyors, Inspectors) to ensure efficient and effective deployment across site(s)
• Provide a single point for technical issues escalation from site based staff
• Assist in developing and maintaining a proactive safety culture across defined projects
• Ensure robust safety management arrangements are developed and implemented by construction contractors
• Provide subject matter expertise in all relevant technical matters relating to the delivery of works and support the decision making process appropriately
• Ensure construction proceeds in line with approved design and applicable standards and that the resulting asset is acceptable to the Client’s Operations and Maintenance department
• Support the operation of robust contract administration arrangements that underpin efficient delivery of works
• Assist Planning Engineers in monitoring project(s) delivery against agreed baseline schedules, forecasting future productivity and key completion dates and development of clear management reports
• Liaise with contractors on a regular basis and build informal relationships whilst maintaining compliance with formal communication routes adopted by the Supervision Consultant
• Represent the Company in a professional manner.

Requirements

Qualification / Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering)
• Minimum of twelve (12) years postgraduate experience
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in major road/drainage project design or construction
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in in-ground infrastructure construction contract administration
• Experience in supervising wet / dry utility installation and local roads construction preferably with interdisciplinary co-ordination and demonstrable expertise in a specific discipline (Roads or Drainage)
• Knowledge of QCS, QSDDM and/or international design standards
• Experience within GCC (preferred)

What We Offer:

A dynamic and challenging opportunity with an international focus, attention to education and a competitive remuneration package. You will have a great deal of responsibility with endless opportunity for impact and freedom for initiatives. A great working environment where you own your destiny and will be encouraged to forge a successful career.

About the Company

ARCADIS is the leading global natural and built asset design & consultancy firm working in partnership with our clients to deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes through the application of design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services. ARCADIS differentiates through its talented and passionate people and its unique combination of capabilities covering the whole asset life cycle, its deep market sector insights and its ability to integrate health & safety and sustainability into the design and delivery of solutions across the globe. We are 28,000 people that generate more than 3 billion in revenues. We support UN-Habitat with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world.