We are looking for an Assistant Resident Engineer – Bridges / Structural to join our infrastructure project team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising bridge and structural construction works, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor bridge and structural works, including foundations, piling, pile caps, abutments, piers, retaining walls, bridge decks, bearings, and expansion joints.
- Monitor reinforced concrete works, including reinforcement, formwork, concrete pouring, curing, and finishing.
- Review shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, and technical submissions related to bridge and structural works.
- Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable standards.
- Coordinate with the Resident Engineer, inspectors, surveyors, contractor, and design team to resolve technical issues.
- Review inspection requests, monitor site inspections, and follow up on RFIs and non-conformance reports.
- Monitor construction progress and identify issues that may affect the project schedule or quality.
- Verify structural dimensions, levels, alignment, and setting-out in coordination with the survey team.
- Monitor concrete testing, material inspections, and other required quality control activities.
- Coordinate structural interfaces with roads, utilities, drainage, and other infrastructure works.
- Attend site meetings, prepare progress updates, and maintain accurate site records.
- Support the Resident Engineer in managing site supervision activities, resolving construction issues, and completing handover requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Relevant experience in bridge construction and structural works on major infrastructure projects.
- Good knowledge of bridge foundations, piling, reinforced concrete structures, bridge decks, bearings, and expansion joints.
- Experience in reviewing technical submissions, supervising site works, and managing inspections.
- Good understanding of construction specifications, quality control procedures, and HSE requirements.
- Ability to coordinate with contractors, site supervision teams, and other project stakeholders.
- Good communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
- Previous experience in the UAE is preferred.