Roads & Highway Engineer Full Time

Key responsibilities:

The role involves leading and devising solutions responding to a wide range of projects including:

• Design and development of road infrastructure projects, including feasibility studies, conceptual and detailed designs, and preparation of technical specifications.
• Conduct engineering assessments, analyse data, and evaluate road conditions to identify and recommend appropriate design solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate road design with other infrastructure elements, including but not limited to drainage, utility, street lighting and landscaping.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, codes, and standards throughout road project design and construction phases.
• Supervise and monitor junior engineers, providing guidance and technical support to facilitate their technical development.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, and other stakeholders to effectively communicate project requirements, resolve technical issues, and addressing any concerns.
• Monitor project progress, review design changes and manage risks to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support in the preparation of technical reports, feasibility studies and cost estimates, contributing to the development of proposals and bids.
• Ensure, as far as is practically possible, that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with the agreed budget and schedule.
• Maintain required technical quality of work.
• Keep up to date with technical developments, national and international standards and legislative requirements related to discipline work scope.
• Assist Lead Engineer and others when requested in the execution of their responsibilities and duties.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with minimum of 10+ years of experience.
• Professional engineering accreditation from a recognized institution is preferred.
• Proven experience in designing and managing road infrastructure projects, preferably within an engineering consultancy environment.
• In depth working knowledge of Middle East Road design standards, regulations, and best practices in the region.
• Approved status by local authorities (e.g., RTA, DOT, and DM).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex engineering challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent project management abilities, including the capacity to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines and allocate resources effectively.
• Strong technical knowledge of highway design principles, standards and software skills (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroStation).
• Delivering projects in BIM common data environments, application of Navisworks and similar 3D modelling tools for design and clash detection would be advantageous.
• Able to create base design models from agreed work scope with minimal guidance.
• Computer literate (database / spreadsheets)
• Ability to accept delegated responsibility for designated tasks.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.