Assistant Resident Engineer (Structures)
Zutari
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time

Description
Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.
We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's 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 people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer (Structures) to support the supervision of structural works, including bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and heavy concrete structures. The role involves assisting in quality control, construction monitoring, and ensuring compliance with technical standards.
Responsibilities:
Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.
We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's 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 people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer (Structures) to support the supervision of structural works, including bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and heavy concrete structures. The role involves assisting in quality control, construction monitoring, and ensuring compliance with technical standards.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Senior Resident Engineer in overseeing structural works on site.
- Monitor contractor’s daily activities to ensure adherence to specifications and drawings.
- Support review of structural shop drawings, bar bending schedules, and method statements.
- Conduct inspections of formwork, reinforcement, concrete pours, and structural elements.
- Assist in structural testing procedures (e.g., slump tests, cube testing, pile integrity).
- Maintain detailed site records, issue reports, and help manage site correspondence.
- Liaise with QA/QC engineers and safety officers to enforce compliance.
- Support the resolution of site queries and technical issues in coordination with design teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
- 12 years of relevant structural supervision experience, preferably on infrastructure or transportation projects with a minimum of 3 years being in Abu Dhabi.
- Solid knowledge of concrete structures, steelworks, and bridge construction.
- Familiarity with international and local codes (e.g., ACI, BS, ADM).
- UAE experience is an advantage, particularly in a consultant supervision capacity.
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