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Role Overview
Roads Engineer at Nova International General Contracting, a UAE-based general contracting and construction company specializing in branded residences. Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Company Overview
Nova International General Contracting is an established UAE-based company dedicated to delivering excellence in general contracting and construction, specialized in executing branded residences. The organization is committed to the highest standards of quality, innovation, and client satisfaction. The company aims to grow as a trusted partner and deliver landmark developments that shape the future of the UAE's built environment.
Role Purpose
Supervise and coordinate road and associated civil construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, to required quality standards, and in accordance with approved designs, specifications, programme, applicable codes, and Abu Dhabi authority requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Supervision & Coordination
- Supervise subcontractors undertaking road and associated civil works.
- Coordinate road construction activities with utilities, drainage, landscape, structures, and other disciplines.
- Provide technical guidance to site teams and subcontractors on road construction methodology, sequencing, and quality requirements.
Works Oversight
- Oversee earthworks, grading, subgrade preparation, pavement layers, kerbs, footpaths, road markings, signage, and associated infrastructure works.
- Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and applicable authority requirements.
- Monitor quality of workmanship and ensure defects, NCRs, and observations are rectified and closed.
Progress & Resource Management
- Monitor subcontractor productivity, manpower, materials, equipment, and progress.
- Identify construction issues, design conflicts, utility interfaces, and other constraints and coordinate their resolution.
Testing, Inspection & Approvals
- Coordinate inspections, material testing, field testing, and approvals with the Consultant.
- Coordinate road completion, snagging, testing, authority approvals, and handover.
Authority & Stakeholder Liaison
- Liaise with relevant authorities regarding road inspections, approvals, clearances, and connections/interfaces.
- Coordinate with relevant Abu Dhabi authorities and stakeholders for road approvals, inspections, traffic management, access requirements, and handover.
Compliance & Standards
- Ensure road construction activities comply with applicable Abu Dhabi codes, regulations, road standards, specifications, and authority requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in road, infrastructure, and civil construction supervision, preferably on major development or infrastructure projects.
- Strong practical experience in supervising road construction, earthworks, pavement works, kerbs, footpaths, road markings, signage, and associated infrastructure.
- Good knowledge of applicable UAE and Abu Dhabi road codes, standards, specifications, regulations, and authority requirements.
- Strong understanding of Abu Dhabi road design and construction requirements, including applicable requirements of DMT/municipal authorities and other relevant government entities.
- Familiarity with Abu Dhabi authority approval, inspection, NOC, and handover processes related to road and infrastructure works.
- Ability to review and interpret IFC drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, material submittals, and authority-approved documents.
- Good understanding of earthworks, pavement construction, material testing, compaction requirements, levels, grading, drainage interfaces, and road finishing works.
- Experience coordinating with Consultants, Contractors, Subcontractors, Utility Providers, and Government/Authority representatives.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong site supervision, coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Additional Information
This role offers the opportunity to play a key role in delivering a flagship luxury residential project with strong backing from an experienced developer and a growing project pipeline. You will have senior-level responsibility at project level, close interaction with leadership, and the opportunity to help shape how project control is done in a fast-growing contracting organization.
Nova International General Contracting is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated fairly and with respect. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, experience, and business requirements, without unlawful discrimination, and in accordance with applicable UAE labor and employment laws. All hiring and employment are subject to compliance with UAE regulatory requirements, including those relating to work permits and residency visas, where applicable.