Resident Civil Engineer (Cable & Substation)

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We are looking for a Resident Civil Engineer (Cable & Substation) for one of our clients with the following details:

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE - Multiple locations across Abu Dhabi and surrounding areas
Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: Direct Hire

Qualification and Experience Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
  • Proven experience in supervision of civil works within EPC or large infrastructure projects.
  • Strong knowledge of civil construction methods, concrete works, earthworks, and structural works.
  • Familiarity with international standards and codes
  • Experience in site reporting, inspections, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
Working Conditions
  • Full-time, site-based position.
  • Occasional travel to other project locations may be required.
  • Flexibility to work extended hours, night shifts, or weekends during critical construction phases.
  • Compliance with all site access, safety, and security requirements is mandatory.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Civil and Structural Works Supervision
  • Perform on-site supervision, inspection, and monitoring of civil and structural works carried out by the EPC Contractor.
  • Supervise works including earthworks, excavation, backfilling, foundations, concrete structures, steel structures, buildings, roads, drainage systems, and underground networks.
  • Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and agreed construction procedures.
Quality Control and Compliance
  • Verify compliance of civil works with project specifications, international codes and standards, and local construction regulations.
  • Monitor the EPC Contractor's quality control processes related to civil works and verify implementation on site.
  • Identify non-conformities, construction defects, or deviations and report them formally, following up on corrective and preventive actions.
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
  • Monitor HSE compliance related to civil construction activities on site.
  • Ensure that civil works are carried out in a safe manner, in accordance with approved risk assessments and method statements.
  • Report unsafe conditions, near-misses, or incidents related to civil works and support corrective actions.
Technical Review and Coordination
  • Review civil-related EPC submissions including shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and technical documents.
  • Ensure effective coordination between civil works and other disciplines (electrical, mechanical, systems, and commissioning).
  • Participate in site technical coordination meetings and provide technical input on civil construction matters.
Materials, Inspections, and Work Acceptance
  • Supervise and witness site activities such as formwork inspections, reinforcement checks, concrete pouring, curing, and structural erection.
  • Verify conformity of construction materials delivered on site (concrete, steel, aggregates, etc.) with approved specifications and certifications.
  • Monitor workmanship quality and readiness for work acceptance milestones.
Reporting and Site Records
  • Maintain accurate and detailed site records related to civil works, including daily site reports, inspection records, NCRs, punch lists, and progress tracking.
  • Prepare and submit daily and weekly reports highlighting progress, quality issues, risks, and observations related to civil construction activities.

If Interested Kindly apply.

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