Resident Engineer (Bridges & Infrastructure Dubai)

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

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

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

What kind of talent do we pursue

We seek high-performing people with the right attitude and a positive mindsetpeople who are motivated by doing the right thing getting things done and acting with urgency. We value individuals who make a meaningful contribution to their teams and the broader community think differently and connect with others to co-create opportunities and leave a lasting legacy.

About the Role

We are seeking an experiencedResident Engineerto support the delivery of major infrastructure works inDubai UAE. This role is suited to a seasoned site-based engineering professional with strong experience inbridge works road infrastructure and multidisciplinary coordination.

The successful candidate will bring provenResident Engineer experience in Dubai a strong understanding of local authority requirements and the ability to lead site supervision activities across complex infrastructure approval is requiredfor this role.This is a key appointment with atarget start date of August 2026.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Supervision and Delivery

• Act as the Resident Engineer overseeing day-to-day site supervision activities.
• Monitor the execution of bridge works roadworks and associated infrastructure to ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Ensure construction activities are delivered safely on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Review contractor methodologies progress and site performance.

2. Bridges and Infrastructure Oversight

• Provide technical oversight ofbridge-related construction activities ensuring quality compliance and constructability.
• Supervise interface coordination between bridges roads drainage and utility works.
• Identify and proactively resolve site-based engineering and construction issues.

3. Authority and Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise withRTA contractors clients and other key stakeholders to ensure compliance with local regulations and project requirements.
• Support approvals inspections and authority submissions as required.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of coordination between the contractor client and project teams.

4. Quality Compliance and Reporting

• Conduct regular inspections to verify compliance with design intent specifications and applicable standards.
• Maintain robust quality assurance and quality control processes across site activities.
• Prepare progress reports highlight risks and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with health safety environmental and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree inCivil Engineeringor a related discipline.
• 1015 years of relevant experience with strong experience as aResident Engineer in Dubai.
• Demonstrated experience in the supervision and delivery ofbridge projects; bridge experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge ofRTA standards procedures and approval requirements.
• RTA approvalis required for this role.
• Proven ability to manage contractors supervise site teams and coordinate across multidisciplinary engineering interfaces.
• Strong communication reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering and reporting tools.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our roles based on 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.