Senior Resident Engineer
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About the Role
Atkins Realis Group is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer to lead site supervision for large-scale mega/giga developments in Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations, and delivering projects on time and within quality standards.
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Responsibilities
- Lead end to end site supervision for mega/giga projects (mixed use, villas, and high rise developments)
- Ensure construction aligns with approved drawings, specifications, and UAE authority requirements (DM, DDA, Trakhees, etc.)
- Manage and mentor Resident Engineers, inspectors, and discipline engineers
- Review and approve shop drawings, materials, method statements, and technical submittals
- Monitor project progress, KPIs, and schedules, ensuring timely delivery
- Drive quality assurance/control and enforce HSE compliance across sites
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and government authorities
- Lead resolution of complex technical and site issues
- Review and validate progress payments, variations, and claims
- Provide executive level reporting to stakeholders on progress, risks, and mitigation plans
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred)
- 15+ years of experience, with significant UAE experience in consultancy supervision roles
- Proven track record in mega/giga projects (large scale residential/mixed use developments)
- Strong experience in villa projects and high rise buildings in the UAE
- Deep knowledge of UAE construction regulations and authority approvals
- Experience in managing multi package, high value projects
- Proficiency in Primavera, AutoCAD, and MS Office
- Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, Chartered Engineer) preferred
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Overview
- The Senior Resident Engineer will lead site supervision for large scale mega/giga developments, including villa communities and high rise buildings, ensuring delivery in line with design intent, UAE authority regulations, quality standards, and project timelines. The role demands strong leadership i
Your role
- Lead end to end site supervision for mega/giga projects (mixed use, villas, and high rise developments).
- Ensure construction aligns with approved drawings, specifications, and UAE authority requirements (DM, DDA, Trakhees, etc.).
- Manage and mentor Resident Engineers, inspectors, and discipline engineers.
- Review and approve shop drawings, materials, method statements, and technical submittals.
- Monitor project progress, KPIs, and schedules, ensuring timely delivery.
- Drive quality assurance/control and enforce HSE compliance across sites.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and government authorities.
- Lead resolution of complex technical and site issues.
- Review and validate progress payments, variations, and claims.
- Provide executive level reporting to stakeholders on progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
About you
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred).
- 15+ years of experience, with significant UAE experience in consultancy supervision roles.
- Proven track record in mega/giga projects (large scale residential/mixed use developments).
- Strong experience in villa projects and high rise buildings in the UAE.
- Deep knowledge of UAE construction regulations and authority approvals.
- Experience in managing multi package, high value projects.
- Proficiency in Primavera, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
- Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, Chartered Engineer) preferred.
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.
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