Resident Engineer – Civil Substations
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About the Role
AtkinsRéalis seeks a Resident Engineer – Civil (Substations) to lead and supervise civil works for substation construction projects in Abu Dhabi.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise civil construction activities for substation projects, including foundations, control buildings, cable trenches, and associated infrastructure.
- Ensure all works are executed in compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and international/local standards.
- Monitor contractor performance, quality of work, and adherence to project schedules.
- Review and approve contractor submissions including method statements, shop drawings, material submittals, and work procedures.
- Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality control and compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and other disciplines to ensure seamless integration of civil works.
- Act as the primary point of contact between client, contractor, and supervision team on site.
- Manage and resolve technical issues, site challenges, and contractual matters.
- Maintain accurate documentation, site records, progress reports, and correspondence.
- Lead site meetings, progress reviews, and report project status, risks, and mitigation measures.
- Oversee testing, commissioning support, and handover processes for civil components.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- 10+ years of experience in civil engineering, with significant experience in substation or power infrastructure projects
- Proven experience in managing and supervising large scale substation construction projects
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, QA/QC, and HSE standards
- Familiarity with international standards (IEC, BS, ASTM) and GCC/UAE regulations
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities
- Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong problem solving and decision making abilities
- Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools; knowledge of planning software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project) is an advantage
- Ability to work on site and travel within the region as required
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Overview
- As a Resident Engineer – Civil (Substations), you will be responsible for leading and supervising all civil works associated with substation construction projects.
- You will ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with design specifications, quality standards, safety regulations, and project timelines.
- Acting as the key on site representative, you will coordinate with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure efficient execution and successful completion of high voltage substation projects.
Your role
- Lead and supervise civil construction activities for substation projects, including foundations, control buildings, cable trenches, and associated infrastructure.
- Ensure all works are executed in compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and international/local standards.
- Monitor contractor performance, quality of work, and adherence to project schedules.
- Review and approve contractor submissions including method statements, shop drawings, material submittals, and work procedures.
- Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality control and compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and other disciplines to ensure seamless integration of civil works.
- Act as the primary point of contact between client, contractor, and supervision team on site.
- Manage and resolve technical issues, site challenges, and contractual matters.
- Maintain accurate documentation, site records, progress reports, and correspondence.
- Lead site meetings, progress reviews, and report project status, risks, and mitigation measures.
- Oversee testing, commissioning support, and handover processes for civil components.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in civil engineering, with significant experience in substation or power infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience in managing and supervising large scale substation construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and HSE standards.
- Familiarity with international standards (IEC, BS, ASTM) and GCC/UAE regulations is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong problem solving and decision making abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools; knowledge of planning software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project) is an advantage.
- Ability to work on site and travel within the region as required.
Rewards & benefits
- Tax free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
About AtkinsRéalis
- We're AtkinsRéalis, a world class engineering services and nuclear organization.
- We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.
- Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.
- We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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