Health and Safety Engineer

Zutari: Co-creating an Engineered Impact

Zutari is a well-established management-owned engineering firm with over 90 years of experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors we are trusted by our clients business partners communities and stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve peoples lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse talented workforce believing that people need other people to succeed.

What Kind of Talent Do We Pursue

We employ high-performing professionals with the right attitude and a positive mindset individuals motivated by doing the right thing delivering results and working with a strong sense of urgency. We value people who make a tangible impact within project teams and the wider community think differently collaborate effectively and help co-create opportunities that leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Supervision Engineer (Infrastructure) to support the supervision of roads and bridges projects in Dubai delivered in accordance with RTA standards and requirements. This is a short-term role for 6 months with the possibility of an extension.

The role will focus on on-site supervision coordination and compliance monitoring of infrastructure works ensuring construction activities are executed in line with approved drawings technical specifications RTA guidelines and applicable local and international standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining quality safety and programme performance on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor infrastructure construction works related to roads and bridges including:
  • Earthworks and road formation
  • Pavement layers (sub-base base course asphalt works)
  • Drainage utilities and associated civil works
  • Bridge foundations substructures and superstructures
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings specifications RTA standards and contract requirements.
• Review and monitor inspection requests (IRs) method statements material submittals and shop drawings related to infrastructure works.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify workmanship quality construction sequencing and adherence to approved methodologies.
• Coordinate with contractors subcontractors RTA representatives and project stakeholders to resolve site and technical issues.
• Identify report and follow up on non-conformances ensuring corrective actions are implemented and closed out.
• Monitor construction progress and assist with reporting against programme milestones.
• Ensure strict compliance with Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements on site.
• Maintain accurate site records daily reports and supervision documentation in line with project and RTA requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in site supervision of infrastructure projects particularly roads and bridges.
• Demonstrated experience working on RTA projects in Dubai with strong knowledge of RTA standards specifications and approval processes.
• Solid understanding of roadworks bridge construction methodologies materials and applicable standards.
• Experience working with contractors on large-scale infrastructure or transport projects.
• Strong communication coordination and reporting skills in English (Arabic is an advantage).
• Proficiency in MS Office and site supervision / reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced site-based environment.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills qualifications and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices.