Resident Engineer Bridges And Infrastructure - Dubai

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with more than 90 years of experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.

We co-create engineering solutions that deliver positive impact and improve lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse and talented workforce. We believe people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We seek high-performing people with the right attitude and a positive mindset—people who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done, and acting with urgency. We value individuals who make a meaningful contribution to their teams and the broader community, think differently, and connect with others to co-create opportunities and leave a lasting legacy.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to support the delivery of major infrastructure works in Dubai, UAE. This role is suited to a seasoned site-based engineering professional with strong experience in bridge works, road infrastructure, and multidisciplinary coordination.

The successful candidate will bring proven Resident Engineer experience in Dubai, a strong understanding of local authority requirements, and the ability to lead site supervision activities across complex infrastructure projects. RTA approval is required for this role. This is a key appointment with a target start date of August 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Supervision and Delivery
• Act as the Resident Engineer overseeing day-to-day site supervision activities.
• Monitor the execution of bridge works, roadworks, and associated infrastructure to ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Ensure construction activities are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards.
• Review contractor methodologies, progress, and site performance.
• Bridges and Infrastructure Oversight
• Provide technical oversight of bridge-related construction activities, ensuring quality, compliance, and constructability.
• Supervise interface coordination between bridges, roads, drainage, and utility works.
• Identify and proactively resolve site-based engineering and construction issues.
• Authority and Stakeholder Coordination
• Liaise with RTA, contractors, clients, and other key stakeholders to ensure compliance with local regulations and project requirements.
• Support approvals, inspections, and authority submissions as required.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of coordination between the contractor, client, and project teams.
• Quality, Compliance, and Reporting
• Conduct regular inspections to verify compliance with design intent, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Maintain robust quality assurance and quality control processes across site activities.
• Prepare progress reports, highlight risks, and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience, with strong experience as a Resident Engineer in Dubai.
• Demonstrated experience in the supervision and delivery of bridge projects; bridge experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of RTA standards, procedures, and approval requirements.
• RTA approval is required for this role.
• Proven ability to manage contractors, supervise site teams, and coordinate across multidisciplinary engineering interfaces.
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering and reporting tools.