RESIDENT ENGINEER BRIDGES And STRUCTURES

SYSTRA is one of the worlds leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRAs mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

The Resident Engineer – Bridges and Structures shall lead, supervise, and monitor all bridge and structural works on the project, ensuring that the contractor’s activities comply with project requirements, approved design specifications, relevant codes, and applicable safety standards

Missions/Main Duties

• Oversee all site activities related to bridges and structures (viaducts, underpasses, overpasses, retaining walls, etc.), ensuring compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, and relevant codes and standards, while leading a team of engineers and inspectors to ensure effective supervision and quality control throughout construction.
• Ensure materials and workmanship meet the quality requirements. Review and approve method statements, shop drawings, inspections, and test plans specific to bridge and structural works.
• Liaise closely with contractors, sub-contractors, designers, PMC team members, and client representatives on all issues relating to bridge and structural works.
• Identify potential construction and interface problems early, propose and implement effective technical solutions, and escalate critical issues promptly.
• Monitor the progress of bridge and structural works against the approved schedule, and lead the preparation of regular progress, quality, and safety reports for the PMC, corporate management, and the client.
• Review and recommend approval of structural designs, construction drawings, as-built records, material submittals, and test results relevant to bridges and structures.
• Assist in evaluating contractors’ claims, variations, and payments in relation to bridge and structural elements.
  
  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the relevant field of expertise within railway infrastructure projects.
• In-depth knowledge of international codes and standards (e.g., Eurocode, AREMA, AASHTO, BS, etc.).
• Proven proficiency in reviewing design and construction drawings, technical specifications, and other engineering documents.
• Strong familiarity with construction techniques for railway bridges, including segmental, precast, box girder, and steel bridges.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Prior experience working in the GCC region is required