Assistant Resident Architectural Engineer
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About the Role
Mott MacDonald seeks an Assistant Resident Architectural Engineer for a major buildings project in Abu Dhabi. The role involves monitoring and inspecting architectural works, ensuring compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular site inspections in accordance with the approved ITP/ITR and Construction Programme, and prepare inspection reports accordingly
- Observe, check, and record that all architectural works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and method statements
- Inspect architectural finishes including blockwork, plastering, tiling, façade works, joinery, doors and windows, waterproofing, and related works
- Monitor contractor workmanship and materials to ensure compliance with approved submittals and mock‑ups
- Observe site safety procedures and actively monitor and report on the contractor’s safety performance, raising non‑conformance reports when required
- Inform the Resident Engineer of any serious issues observed on site, including poor workmanship, quality concerns, safety issues, or delays
- Provide QA/QC support to the project and ensure works comply with contractual and quality requirements
- Actively monitor implementation of the contractor’s quality procedures and raise NCRs when required
- Coordinate with other discipline inspectors (Structural and MEP) to ensure proper interface between works
- Initiate and maintain good working relationships with contractors and subcontractors
- Assist in snagging, de‑snagging, and handover inspections
- Contribute to reports, records, and documentation as and when required
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline
- Proven experience in architectural inspection for buildings projects
- Good knowledge of architectural construction methods, materials, and finishing works
- Understanding of local authority regulations, building codes, and project specifications
- Understanding of health and safety requirements related to construction projects
- Basic knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes (QMS)
- Competence in inspection reporting and site documentation
- Working knowledge of basic computer programmes and databases
Full Job Posting
About the role
- We are hiring for one of our major buildings projects in Abu Dhabi and are looking for an Assistant Resident Architectural Engineer to join the site supervision team.
Key responsibilities and duties
- Conduct regular site inspections in accordance with the approved ITP/ITR and Construction Programme, and prepare inspection reports accordingly
- Observe, check, and record that all architectural works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and method statements
- Inspect architectural finishes including blockwork, plastering, tiling, façade works, joinery, doors and windows, waterproofing, and related works
- Monitor contractor workmanship and materials to ensure compliance with approved submittals and mock‑ups
- Observe site safety procedures and actively monitor and report on the contractor’s safety performance, raising non‑conformance reports when required
- Inform the Resident Engineer of any serious issues observed on site, including poor workmanship, quality concerns, safety issues, or delays
- Provide QA/QC support to the project and ensure works comply with contractual and quality requirements
- Actively monitor implementation of the contractor’s quality procedures and raise NCRs when required
- Coordinate with other discipline inspectors (Structural and MEP) to ensure proper interface between works
- Initiate and maintain good working relationships with contractors and subcontractors
- Assist in snagging, de‑snagging, and handover inspections
- Contribute to reports, records, and documentation as and when required
Candidate specifications
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline
- Proven experience in architectural inspection for buildings projects
- Good knowledge of architectural construction methods, materials, and finishing works
- Understanding of local authority regulations, building codes, and project specifications
- Understanding of health and safety requirements related to construction projects
- Basic knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes (QMS)
- Competence in inspection reporting and site documentation
- Working knowledge of basic computer programmes and databases
Your benefits and rewards
- Rewards and bonuses: we are owned by our people (no external investors) and through our employee ownership model success is shared through annual bonus opportunities and longer term participation as your career grows (subject to local plan, eligibility and business performance)
- Medical insurance and life insurance as per local plan (standard and enhanced coverage may vary by country and policy).
- Annual leave in line with local policy (competitive within the market).
- Maternity leave above and beyond local provisions and paternity leave provisions where applicable
- Professional membership/ institution subscription support
- Learning and career development through project variety, technical networks and structured development opportunities.
- An inclusive culture: we’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
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