Chief Resident Engineer Infrastructure and Utilities Bridges

Parsons Corporation is seeking a highly experienced Chief Resident Engineer Infrastructure and Utilities Bridges to lead construction supervision activities for large-scale infrastructure, roads, utilities, and bridge projects in Dubai. This senior role focuses on delivering complex infrastructure works to the highest standards of safety, quality, schedule, and cost control while managing multidisciplinary site teams and stakeholder coordination on major community and transportation developments.

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
• Salary: 45000-65000 AED per month
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

• Provide overall leadership and direction to resident engineers, discipline engineers, inspectors, and site supervision teams
• Act as the primary on-site representative for the client, contractors, authorities, and key stakeholders
• Oversee construction supervision of infrastructure works including roads, highways, bridges, viaducts, underpasses, retaining structures, and associated wet and dry utilities
• Ensure all works comply with contract requirements, approved designs, technical specifications, and statutory regulations
• Chair progress, coordination, and technical meetings and ensure timely resolution of site and design issues
• Provide senior technical guidance on utilities including potable water, firefighting, irrigation, sewerage, stormwater drainage, and district cooling systems
• Provide technical oversight for bridge and structural works including foundations, substructures, superstructures, bearings, expansion joints, deck works, and barriers
• Review and endorse RFIs, shop drawings, method statements, inspection and test plans, and material submittals
• Monitor contractor performance, progress programs, quality compliance, and resource deployment
• Review and support assessment of variations, claims, and extension of time submissions in coordination with commercial teams
• Implement and monitor quality management systems and ensure proper closure of NCRs and corrective actions
• Champion health, safety, and environmental compliance for high-risk activities including traffic diversions, deep excavations, heavy lifting, and bridge construction works
• Coordinate with UAE authorities and utility providers for approvals, inspections, tie‑ins, and final handovers
• Ensure proper preparation and verification of as‑built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and handover documentation
• Lead final inspections, snagging, de‑snagging, and formal project handover

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
• Master's degree is preferred
• Minimum 25 years of post-graduation experience in infrastructure, utilities, and bridge projects
• At least 10 years in a senior site supervision or resident engineer leadership role on large-scale infrastructure projects
• Strong experience with roads, highways, bridges, and multi-utility corridors
• Sound knowledge of bridge construction methods, foundation systems, and structural behavior
• Proven leadership in managing large multidisciplinary teams and major contractors
• Strong understanding of contract administration under FIDIC or similar frameworks
• Experience with UAE local authority standards and approval processes is highly preferred
• Excellent communication, reporting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• High level of professionalism with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and delivery excellence

Parsons Corporation is a global leader in infrastructure, engineering, and construction supervision services. In Dubai, Parsons delivers complex transportation and infrastructure projects that support sustainable urban growth. The company offers a professional, safety-driven environment with long-term career growth opportunities on landmark regional developments.