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Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer to support the supervision of bridge, tunnel, and infrastructure works in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Resident Engineer in managing and supervising construction activities for bridges, tunnels, and infrastructure works.
• Supervise construction activities and ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
• Monitor structural works including foundations, piling, abutments, piers, retaining walls, decks, concrete works, and associated structures.
• Supervise tunnel construction activities, including excavation, structural works, waterproofing, drainage, and associated infrastructure.
• Monitor infrastructure works including roads, earthworks, utilities, drainage, and associated works.
• Review contractor method statements, shop drawings, material submittals, and technical submissions.
• Monitor site progress, quality, and construction activities and identify any issues requiring attention.
• Coordinate with the Contractor, Engineers, Inspectors, Surveyors, and other project disciplines to resolve site issues.
• Review Inspection Requests, RFIs, technical queries, and non-conformance reports.
• Monitor testing and inspection activities and ensure works comply with approved requirements.
• Coordinate survey and setting-out activities and verify line, level, alignment, and dimensions.
• Monitor interfaces between bridges, tunnels, roads, utilities, and other infrastructure works.
• Attend site meetings, coordination meetings, and progress meetings as required.
• Maintain site records, inspection reports, photographs, and relevant project documentation.
• Support the Resident Engineer in monitoring progress, quality, safety, and overall construction delivery.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in bridge, tunnel, and infrastructure construction.
• Experience in supervising major civil and structural works.
• Good knowledge of concrete works, foundations, piling, earthworks, roads, drainage, and utility interfaces.
• Experience in reviewing drawings, method statements, material submittals, and technical documents.
• Good knowledge of construction quality requirements, inspection procedures, and HSE requirements.
• UAE experience on major infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.