Utilities Roads And Stakeholder Senior Engineer

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Role Purpose

The Senior Engineer – Utilities, Roads & Stakeholder Management will be part of the site-based supervision team for a major infrastructure program. The role requires strong capability in utilities and road engineering, construction supervision, and stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical & Engineering (Utilities & Roads)
• Overseedaytodaysite supervision of utilities and road infrastructure works.
• Review and provide feedback on shop drawings,as-builts,method statements, material submittals,inspectionrequestsand work procedures.
• Monitor construction progress to ensure compliance with design, quality, and safety requirements.Raising non-compliance forms andmonitoringclose out whereappropriate.
• Conduct technical verification of works to ensure alignment with approved engineering documents.
• Provide solutions to technical challenges related to utility diversions, road alignments, and interface works.
• Respond to RFI submissions and coordinate necessary clarifications with the design office.
• Maintainaccurateproject documentation, logs, and administrative records.
• Support reporting and mitigation of safety, environmental, or quality concerns.
• Stakeholder & Authority Coordination
• Coordinate with relevant authorities, utility agencies, and government bodies tosupport the Contractorobtain permits, NOCs, and approvals.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track approval timelines and highlight impacts on project milestones.Presenting regular updates to the client andstakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver stakeholder communication materials, presentations, and status reports.
• Ensure all submissions follow correct regulatory procedures and statutory requirements.
• Support discussions, clarifications, and negotiations with contractors and authorities when needed.
• Project Management & Communication
• Liaise with design teams, contractors, consultants, and client representatives to ensure smooth information flow.
• Ensure project teamsremainupdated on design changes, authority requirements, and critical issues.
• Support identification of project risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Manage one site inspector, managing workload andprioritieswith the main contractor.
• Promote collaborative, ethical, andsafetyfocusedpractices acrossworkstreams.focusedpractices across workstreams.
  
  

Candidate Requirements (Skills & Behaviours)

Qualifications & Professional Background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineeringor a related engineering discipline.
• Strong background in utilities and road infrastructure works.
• Experience working on complex major projects such as metro, rail, steel plants, or other mega infrastructure developmentswould be an advantage.
• Experiencewiththe Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) would be an advantage.
• Proven capability in stakeholder and authority coordination within large infrastructure environments.
• Ability to lead and provide guidance in complex or challenging technical/coordination situations.
  
  

Technical Competencies

• Proficient understanding of engineering standards for utilities, roads, and civil infrastructure works.
• Strong knowledge of approvals processes for roads and utilities in largescale projects.
• Ability to interpret and review designs, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Proficiencyin MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  
  

Behavioural Competencies

• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Proactive,solutionorientedmindset with strongproblemsolvingability.orientedmindset with strongproblemsolvingability.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities.
• Ability to build trusted professional relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, safety, andhighqualityprojectdelivery.qualityproject delivery.
• Ability to think strategically and adapt to evolving project requirements.
• Additional Information
• The role is based onsite and requires active engagement with contractors, consultants, authorities, and stakeholders.
• Candidates are expected todemonstrateindependence, accountability, and strong collaboration skills.
  
  

Flexible working

At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our Benefits Package Is Designed To Enhance Your Experience

• 90 calendar days paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
  
  

Location(s):

Dubai, AE

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Transport

Discipline: Project controls

Job Ref: 11471

Recruiter Contact: Shailesh Chougule

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