Senior Engineer Road

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Requirements:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer – Roads to join our infrastructure project team in Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and monitor road construction works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and project requirements.
• Manage and coordinate day-to-day road construction activities, including earthworks, subgrade, subbase, road base, asphalt works, kerbs, footpaths, paving, road markings, and associated works.
• Review Contractor submissions, including shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, RFIs, and technical proposals.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, workmanship, and compliance with approved project requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and review Inspection Requests to ensure works are completed in accordance with approved documents and specifications.
• Coordinate with surveyors to verify setting out, levels, alignment, grades, and road profiles.
• Monitor earthworks, compaction, field density testing, asphalt works, and other required quality control and testing activities.
• Coordinate road works with wet utilities, electrical, telecom, drainage, street lighting, landscaping, and other infrastructure services.
• Identify technical issues, construction risks, and potential delays and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
• Review and provide technical recommendations on construction methods and proposed solutions.
• Monitor the Contractor’s compliance with approved method statements, ITPs, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with the Contractor, Authorities, and other stakeholders to resolve construction and technical issues.
• Monitor testing and inspection activities and ensure required approvals are obtained prior to proceeding with subsequent works.
• Maintain proper records of site inspections, progress, technical issues, and construction activities.
• Participate in progress, technical, and coordination meetings with the Contractor and project stakeholders.
• Support the Resident Engineer in managing and supervising road construction activities.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements are properly implemented throughout the works.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience in road and infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of earthworks, pavements, asphalt, kerbs, footpaths, paving, and road markings.
• Minimum 10 years of site supervision, inspection, and quality control experience.
• Familiarity with drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and testing requirements.
• Experience coordinating with utilities and other infrastructure disciplines.
• UAE infrastructure and authority experience preferred.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

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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. 

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