RMJM
Resident Engineer (Waterfront Project)
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 15 - 20 yrs
Job expiry date: 29/01/2026
Job overview
Date posted
15/12/2025
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
15 - 20 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
29/01/2026
Job description
The Resident Engineer (Waterfront Project) role at RMJM supports the continued growth of the Abu Dhabi Studio and is focused on the on-site delivery of a large-scale waterfront infrastructure project. The position is responsible for overseeing daily construction activities on site, ensuring full compliance with approved design specifications, IFC documents, quality standards, safety protocols, Abu Dhabi regulatory codes, and international best practices. The role requires strong leadership of site teams including contractors, subcontractors, and laborers to maintain efficient workflows and keep construction activities on the critical path. The Resident Engineer monitors construction progress against approved schedules, reports delays and risks to project management, proposes mitigation measures, conducts inspections and snagging activities, enforces QA/QC procedures, and chairs site coordination meetings to resolve technical clashes and align all stakeholders. The position demands decisive on-site leadership, proactive issue resolution, strict enforcement of HSE standards to maintain a zero-incident site, and the ability to drive value engineering solutions that optimize cost without compromising quality. The role culminates in ensuring flawless project handover with complete documentation to support long-term operational success.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Oversee daily on-site construction activities to ensure adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and safety protocols
- Lead and direct contractors, subcontractors, and laborers to maintain workflow efficiency and construction progress
- Review design drawings and IFC documents to identify discrepancies, constructability issues, and potential risks at early stages
- Monitor construction progress against approved schedules and report delays or risks with proposed mitigation plans
- Conduct site inspections, snagging, and QA/QC checks to ensure compliance with approved materials and methodologies
- Chair and manage site coordination meetings to resolve technical clashes and maintain stakeholder alignment
- Enforce HSE regulations and uphold RMJM standards for safety and excellence on site
- Ensure delivery of the waterfront project on time, within budget, and in accordance with RMJM quality standards
- Enforce full compliance with Abu Dhabi construction codes and international best practices
- Lead decisively on site by resolving conflicts, preempting issues, and maintaining the project critical path
- Maintain a zero-incident construction site through strict and proactive HSE leadership
- Coordinate and align contractors, clients, and designers to prevent delays and miscommunication
- Propose and implement value engineering solutions that reduce costs without compromising quality
- Ensure complete and accurate handover documentation for successful project closeout and operational readiness
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
- Chartered Engineer status is preferred
- Possess a minimum of 15 years of resident engineering experience
- Demonstrate at least 5 years of experience in the UAE or GCC on infrastructure or waterfront projects such as marinas, piers, and utilities
- Exhibit mastery of construction sequencing and workflow optimization under high-pressure environments
- Demonstrate strong design-to-build expertise with the ability to identify design flaws, constructability issues, and cost-saving opportunities
- Show proficiency in AutoCAD, Navisworks, Primavera P6, and BIM tools
- Demonstrate strong leadership presence with the ability to command respect across site teams and senior stakeholders
- Communicate fluently in English; Arabic language capability is advantageous
- Be available for full-time, on-site work in Abu Dhabi from Monday to Saturday
