Assistant Resident Engineer

ASSISTANT RESIDENT ENGINEER Job Summary: KN International is seeking a qualified Assistant Resident Engineer to support the delivery of infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will work closely with the Resident Engineer to oversee site activities, provide technical guidance, and ensure that construction works are carried out in accordance with approved designs, project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. Key Responsibilities: • Assist in managing and supervising daily construction activities related to civil works and wet utilities. • Oversee the execution of underground utility networks, including stormwater drainage, sewerage, water supply, and irrigation systems. • Monitor the installation of pipelines, valves, manholes, inspection chambers, and other associated utility structures. • Ensure that earthworks, excavation, backfilling, compaction, concrete works, and road reinstatement are carried out according to approved requirements. • Examine contractor submissions, including construction drawings, material approvals, work procedures, and quality control plans. • Check site inspection requests and technical queries, ensuring that submitted works meet the required specifications and standards. • Track site progress against approved schedules and highlight any delays or construction issues to the Resident Engineer. • Liaise with contractors, site inspectors, surveyors, utility providers, and other engineering teams to address technical matters and construction constraints. • Oversee the required testing and inspection of utility networks, including pressure tests, leakage tests, and CCTV surveys. • Identify construction defects and deviations from approved designs, and follow up with the contractor to ensure timely rectification. • Review site interfaces between utility networks, roadworks, and other infrastructure components to ensure proper coordination. • Maintain site records, prepare progress reports, and report on construction activities and outstanding issues. • Provide technical and supervisory support to the Resident Engineer in managing site operations and ensuring compliance with project requirements. • Participate in completion inspections, testing and commissioning, and the preparation of project handover documentation. Required Qualifications & Skills: • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited institution. • Relevant experience in infrastructure construction supervision, particularly in civil works and wet utilities. • Sound technical knowledge of water supply, sewerage, stormwater drainage, and irrigation systems. • Hands-on experience in pipeline works, utility chambers, manholes, excavation, backfilling, and reinstatement. • Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and construction method statements. • Good understanding of site inspection procedures, construction quality assurance, and applicable engineering standards. • Familiarity with contractor submissions, material approvals, inspection procedures, and quality documentation. • Strong technical coordination, problem-solving, and reporting abilities. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with contractors and multidisciplinary teams. • Previous experience working on UAE infrastructure projects is preferred.