JD: Resident Engineer

AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies.

As one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region.

We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation, and other infrastructure programmes.

AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah.

About AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world\'s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn.

JD: Resident Engineer

Role: RE is responsible for all planning aspects of a project. To implement and maintain project engineering records, monitor, and expedite weekly reports for accuracy, and develop and perform quality control procedures.

Requirements

Technical Competencies

Essential

• Minimum Bachelors in Civil Engineering qualified
• Minimum of 15+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in Civil engineering or as RE
• Previous site supervision RE experience
• Understanding of British, American, and international design standards. Working knowledge of ICAO standards would be a distinct benefit.
• Good communication skills in written and spoken English essential.

Behavioural Competencies

Essential

• Must have integrity, be flexible and proactive
• Must have handled a team
• Must demonstrate ability to act independently as part of a team
• Good team player, able to communicate effectively with colleagues

Responsibilities

• Report to the Area Director and will be assisted by the structure\xe2\x80\x99s inspectors and land surveyors
• Assist in checking the contractor\xe2\x80\x99s submissions and shop drawings
• Assist in responding to the contractor\xe2\x80\x99s requests for information
• Liaise with the inspectors, materials technicians, and land surveyors to ensure timely processing of the contractor\xe2\x80\x99s requests for inspection (RFI) to ensure there are no undue delays
• Assist the Planning Engineer to prepare the monthly status reports
• Monitor contractor compliance with QSE \xc2\xb7 Ability to speak Arabic would be a distinct advantage

Contractor Interface

• Follow up inspections of the works and material delivered at site is as per the Contractor\xe2\x80\x99s Inspection Test Plan.

Site Operations Department Interface

• Coordinate leave request and discuss leave cover with the SITL.
• Liaise with OMSOD for all HR / Finance / Administrative issues.

Functional Duties

• Assume responsibility of the inspection of civil / architectural works in the project.
• Monitor performance of the contractor / sub-contractor and identify, raise any quality /
• workmanship concerns with the SQE / RE.
• Review quality procedures and effectively implement QA/QC plans across the project.
• Identify any particular site safety issues and bring to the notice of the contractor / SHSEE / RE.
• Carry out, witness all tests carried out by the contractor on-site and off-site tests.
• Inspect the works, on-site material, off-site material to be used in the project

Line Management / Administrative Duties

• Update and maintain the latest revision of all project documents
• Review, coordinate and forward submittals, inspection requests, technical query to the project team and/or discipline engineers.
• Assist the project site team during internal, external and site surveillance audits.
• Coordinate leave request and discuss leave cover with the SITL.
• Prepare and regularly (daily) submit reports and maintain records.

Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• Transportation allowance
• Medical and life insurance cover
• 26 calendar days annual leave
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin

Atkins R\xc3\xa9alis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented;

Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice;

Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect;

Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying regardless of an individual\xe2\x80\x99s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement;

Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees\xe2\x80\x99 ability.

Worker Type Employee

Job Type Regular

At AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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