Job Snapshot
Resident Engineer - Civil and Structural Works Job Snapshot - Role: Resident Engineer - Civil and Structural Works - Location: Doha, Qatar - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Civil & Structural Engineering - Experience: Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including at least 10 years on major international airport projects - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
Position Overview
AECOM is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to provide site-based engineering supervision and technical oversight of civil and structural construction works on large, complex building projects within an international airport environment in Doha, Qatar. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that construction activities comply with approved engineering drawings, technical specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations. This position requires strong leadership in construction supervision, multidisciplinary coordination, technical problem‑solving, and project delivery. The Resident Engineer will work closely with the client, contractors, consultants, and airport authorities to manage construction interfaces, resolve technical issues, and support successful project completion. Candidates must have substantial experience in major international airport developments. Previous involvement in airport cargo facilities or cargo terminal projects is particularly desirable.
Job Details
- Country: Qatar
- City: Doha
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
- Salary: Not disclosed
- Gender: No Preference
- Candidate Nationality: Not specified
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement: On-site
Key Responsibilities
- Civil and Structural Construction Supervision
- Provide overall site-based supervision and engineering oversight of civil and structural construction works.
- Monitor construction activities to verify compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, and applicable construction standards.
- Oversee construction workmanship and ensure that project quality requirements are maintained.
- Monitor construction progress against approved project schedules.
- Identify technical issues, construction discrepancies, and potential delivery concerns.
- Coordinate the resolution of site engineering issues with contractors, consultants, and relevant project teams.
- Technical Review and Engineering Coordination
- Review contractor shop drawings and technical submissions.
- Assess construction method statements and inspection requests.
- Verify that submitted technical documentation complies with applicable project requirements.
- Identify design discrepancies and construction interface conflicts.
- Coordinate civil and structural works with architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other project disciplines.
- Support the resolution of technical matters affecting construction activities.
- Maintain effective communication between the site supervision team and relevant engineering stakeholders.
- Construction Quality and Compliance
- Monitor quality control activities and compliance with approved construction requirements.
- Review inspection reports and identify outstanding construction quality issues.
- Examine non-conformance reports and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.
- Verify that construction works meet relevant contractual specifications and quality standards.
- Coordinate with contractors and inspection personnel to address defective or non‑compliant works.
- Support consistent implementation of project quality assurance procedures.
- Airport Safety, Security and Operational Requirements
- Monitor compliance with project health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Ensure that construction activities follow applicable airport security and operational requirements.
- Coordinate with airport authorities and relevant project stakeholders on construction‑related matters.
- Identify potential conflicts between construction activities and airport operational requirements.
- Support appropriate coordination of works within the international airport environment.
- Project Coordination and Reporting
- Act as a key site‑based coordination point for civil and structural construction activities.
- Liaise with the client, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Participate in construction progress and technical coordination meetings.
- Prepare site reports covering construction activities, progress, and outstanding issues.
- Support project risk management activities.
- Communicate technical concerns and construction interface issues to relevant stakeholders.
- Assist with project handover activities and the resolution of outstanding construction matters.
Required Qualifications
- Education
- Recognized Bachelor 's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Construction Engineering.
- Professional Membership
- Membership of the Association for Project Management (APM) or another recognized project management institution.
- Professional Experience
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience working on large or complex building construction projects.
- Minimum 10 years of experience on major international airport projects.
- Proven experience in resident engineering and site‑based construction supervision.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary construction activities.
- Experience managing civil and structural engineering issues during project delivery.
- Experience involving airport cargo facilities or cargo terminals is preferred.
- Technical Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of civil and structural construction methods and standards.
- Understanding of quality assurance and construction quality control procedures.
- Knowledge of contractual specifications and project delivery requirements.
- Experience reviewing engineering drawings, shop drawings, technical submissions, and method statements.
- Ability to identify design discrepancies, technical issues, and construction interface conflicts.
- Understanding of construction progress monitoring and project reporting.
- Knowledge of airport safety, security, and operational requirements.
- Familiarity with construction inspection documentation, non‑conformance reporting, and corrective action procedures.
- Leadership and Professional Skills
- Strong leadership and site supervision capabilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and airport authorities.
- Sound technical judgment and analytical problem‑solving skills.
- Strong technical reporting and documentation abilities.
- Ability to coordinate multiple engineering disciplines on complex construction projects.
- Effective management of construction interfaces and competing project requirements.
- Commitment to construction quality, safety, and contractual compliance.
Working at AECOM
At AECOM, our teams contribute to infrastructure and building projects that support communities and improve the built environment. This Resident Engineer position offers the opportunity to contribute to complex airport construction works while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering and construction professionals. AECOM supports professional growth through training and development programs designed to strengthen technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and career progression.
Employee Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- Disability benefits.
- Paid time off and applicable leave arrangements.
- Voluntary benefits and employee perks.
- Employee assistance programs and well‑being resources.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings arrangements.
- Employee stock purchase plan participation.
- Flexible work options where applicable.
Recruitment and Onboarding
AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activity seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and inclusion. Applicant information will be handled confidentially in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity guidelines.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. The company works with public‑and private‑sector clients to address complex challenges across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its services span advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM brings together a global team of more than 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program managers, construction managers, and other professionals delivering infrastructure solutions that create positive and lasting impacts. The company is a Fortune 500 firm that reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Through technical expertise, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a focus on sustainable and resilient solutions, AECOM helps clients deliver projects that shape the future of communities and infrastructure worldwide.
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