Assistant Resident Civil Engineer (Cable & Substation)

Industry: Oil & Gas City/Country: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Location: Abu Dhabi We are looking for an **Assistant Resident Civil Engineer (Cable & Substation)** for one of our clients with the following details: **Location: Abu Dhabi UAE** **Start Date: 01/06/2026** **Contract Duration: Contract Hire - 18 months / 45 months** Qualification and Experience Required: * Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. * Initial to intermediate experience (typically 1-5 years) in civil construction, site supervision, or engineering support roles. * Basic knowledge of civil construction activities such as concrete works, earthworks, and structural works. * Familiarity with international standards and construction practices is an advantage. * Good communication and reporting skills. * Willingness to work in a site-based construction environment. Working Conditions * Full-time, site-based position. * Occasional travel to other project-related locations may be required. * Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends depending on site activities. * Strict compliance with site access, safety, and security requirements is mandatory. Site Supervision and Technical Support * Assist the Resident Civil Engineer in supervising civil and structural construction activities performed by the EPC Contractor. * Support on-site inspections of works including earthworks, excavations, foundations, concrete works, steel structures, buildings, roads, drainage, and underground utilities. * Help verify that works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, method statements, specifications, and site procedures. Quality Monitoring * Assist in monitoring quality control activities related to civil works. * Support identification and tracking of non-conformities, construction defects, or deviations under the supervision of the Resident Civil Engineer. * Participate in inspections related to formwork, reinforcement placement, concrete pouring, curing, and structural erection. Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) * Assist in monitoring HSE compliance related to civil works on site. * Support safety observations, toolbox talks, and reporting of unsafe conditions or near-miss events. * Promote safe working practices in accordance with site safety rules and approved risk assessments. Technical Review and Coordination Support * Assist in the review of basic civil-related EPC submissions such as shop drawings, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and material documentation. * Support coordination between civil works and other disciplines (electrical, mechanical, systems) as directed by the Resident Civil Engineer. * Attend site coordination meetings when required and follow up on assigned civil action items. Material Inspection and Work Monitoring * Support verification of construction materials delivered on site, including checking quantities, visible condition, and conformity with approved documentation. * Assist in monitoring workmanship quality and readiness for inspections and work acceptance stages. Reporting and Site Records * Assist in maintaining site records related to civil works, including daily site logs, inspection checklists, NCR registers, punch lists, and progress records. * Contribute to the preparation of daily and weekly site reports by providing accurate civil work observations and data. **If Interested Kindly apply.**