Senior Resident Engineer

Senior Resident Engineer

Location: Dubai

Salary: AED 38,000 - AED 45,000

Work Type: Full time

• Dubai based
• Site role
• Architectural Engineering firm

Senior Resident Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Resident Engineer to join a leading architectural engineering consultancy based in Dubai. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on site leader to take charge of the supervision of two major hotel refurbishment projects in succession, working with globally recognised hospitality brands and providing continuity of leadership across approximately three years of site-based work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the site-based Resident Engineering team on two consecutive hotel refurbishment projects.
• Supervise and monitor contractor works on site to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and programme
• Review and approve contractor submittals, method statements, material approvals, RFIs and inspection requests
• Carry out and oversee site inspections, snagging and testing and commissioning, ensuring defects are identified and rectified promptly
• Manage the day-to-day coordination between the contractor, design team, client and hotel operator, with particular attention to works within or alongside live or phased hotel operations
• Monitor progress against the construction programme, reporting on delays, risks and mitigation measures
• Review contractor payment applications, variations and claims, and advise on cost and contractual matters
• Enforce site health, safety and environmental requirements
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence and other local authority regulations, as well as brand standards
• Prepare and issue regular progress reports, minutes and project documentation
• Lead, mentor and develop the Resident Engineering team, setting standards for site supervision and reporting

Requirements

• Degree in Civil, Architectural, Mechanical or a related Engineering discipline
• Minimum 12+ years of site experience in construction supervision, with significant experience as a Resident Engineer or equivalent senior site role
• Proven experience on hotel or hospitality refurbishment projects, ideally with international brand standards
• Strong understanding of interior fit-out, MEP coordination and building services within refurbishment environments
• Previous GCC experience, ideally in Dubai, with a good understanding of local authority regulations and approval processes
• Chartered status (e.g. ICE, CIOB, IMechE or equivalent) is preferred
• Strong knowledge of contract administration (e.g. FIDIC) and construction project controls
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with contractors, clients, operators and design teams
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a site team
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management or document control platforms
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

What’s on Offer:

• Opportunity to lead the site supervision of two high-profile hotel refurbishment projects for globally recognised brands

• Approximately three years of continuous project visibility and stability

• A senior role within a respected architectural engineering consultancy

• Competitive salary package and benefits

• This is a site-based role.

• If you are an experienced site leader and excellent communicator ready to take on a senior role in the Dubai hospitality sector, we would love to hear from you.