Deputy Resident Engineer (Civil) (Metro)

Job description

Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and inspectors across civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural disciplines. Monitor and coordinate contractor activities within the rail project area to ensure safe and efficient delivery. Develop discipline-specific construction schedules and track progress against milestones. Provide schedule updates, progress assessments, and reports to the Construction Manager. Track material procurement, delivery, and availability to keep construction on schedule. Verify that delivered materials meet project specifications, quality requirements, and industry standards. Maintain first-level quality assurance oversight to ensure all installations follow approved plans and specifications. Supervise construction engineering activities and provide technical expertise across one or more disciplines. Ensure inspections and testing are conducted, witnessed, documented, and completed per approved procedures. Collaborate with construction management to identify and mitigate safety, environmental, and operational risks. Promote safe work practices and comply with site-specific safety requirements and industry standards. Coordinate with design engineering to support construction activities and resolve technical issues. Review and interpret design drawings and specifications to ensure work aligns with the latest revisions. Provide technical solutions to engineering and construction challenges and coordinate implementation with stakeholders. Maintain project records, progress reports, back-charge documentation, and other control documents. Organize project documentation for final handover and closeout. Interface with clients, contractors, and senior management to support successful project execution.

Requirements

• Experience on rail, metro, transit, or related transportation projects
• Proven experience leading and managing multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams
• Strong understanding of construction planning, material delivery, staging, scheduling, and site coordination
• Experience with construction materials testing and quality assurance, including soil, concrete, grout, dewatering, and load testing
• Knowledge of construction quality, safety, and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of post‑graduate experience on major civil or infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in English
• Previous GCC project experience
• Experience delivering fit‑out, station, depot, or transportation infrastructure projects.

Skills