Assistant Resident Civil Engineer

Job Description/Specification:

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced and technically rigorous Assistant Resident Civil Engineer specializing in Sewage Treatment Works (STW) and Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE/TPS) infrastructure. In this vital site supervision role, you will help oversee the construction and delivery of major water infrastructure assets in Al Wakrah, Qatar.

You will work closely with the Resident Engineer and key project stakeholders to monitor construction progress, inspect site activities against strict regulatory standards, evaluate technical proposals, and resolve complex constructability challenges. This position offers a prime opportunity to apply your senior-level engineering and supervision expertise to high-value public utility networks.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Site Supervision & Construction Oversight: Supervise heavy construction activities associated with large Sewage Treatment Works (STWs), major pump stations, and complex water-retaining concrete structures.

• Technical Proposal Evaluation: Review and evaluate technical submittals, assessing buildability, construction methodologies, and proposed technology deployment.

• Progress Tracking & Control: Monitor site construction progress against approved schedules, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS), and Resource Breakdown Structures (RBS).

• Quality Inspections & Compliance: Conduct regular physical inspections of materials and workmanship to verify full conformance with applicable PPPA requirements and engineering specifications.

• Issue Resolution & Reporting: Support the prompt resolution of technical, structural, and constructability issues arising on site; advise the Engineer immediately of any persistent non-compliance, milestone slippage, or unsatisfactory progress.

• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): Enforce strict compliance with local health, safety, and welfare standards across all active construction work areas.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Maintain clear, professional oral and written communication across multidisciplinary contractor teams, clients, and municipal authorities.

Candidate Specifications & Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.

• General Experience: Minimum of 12 years of post-graduate professional experience across the supervision of comparable heavy construction and infrastructure works.

• Specialized Experience: At least 7 years of focused experience working on pump stations and large-scale Sewage Treatment Works (STWs) involving heavy water-retaining structures.

• Technical Competence: Proven track record in evaluating technical proposals, assessing constructability, monitoring material/workmanship compliance, and resolving complex site problems.

• Regional Exposure: Previous working experience within the Gulf region, coupled with fluency in written and spoken English and strong technical report-writing skills.

Desirable Attributes

• Possession of a recognized professional engineering qualification/chartership.

• Advanced experience tracking delivery through WBS, CBS, and RBS frameworks.

• Experience drafting formal conformance reports for defects, deviations, and contractual requirements.

Benefits & Rewards

Mott MacDonald offers a competitive reward structure designed to support long-term professional growth and employee well-being (subject to local policy and eligibility):

• Rewards & Bonuses: Participation in annual performance-based bonus opportunities through the company's unique employee-ownership model.

• Comprehensive Insurance: Standard medical and life insurance coverage tailored to local regulations.

• Leave & Family Support: Competitive annual leave allowances alongside extended maternity and paternity leave provisions.

• Professional Development: Financial and institutional support for professional memberships, continuous learning, and technical network participation.

• Inclusive Work Culture: An open, collaborative environment promoting equality, diversity, and wellbeing.

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is open to seasoned civil engineering professionals who match the following profile:

• Residency & Availability: Engineers currently based in Qatar with relevant local project experience who can transition seamlessly into a demanding site supervision role.

• Specialization Match: Professionals with deep, verifiable experience supervising heavy water-retaining structures, deep excavation pump stations, and wastewater treatment plants.

• Seniority Tier: Mid-to-senior civil engineers ready to step into a high-impact assistant resident engineering role on major municipal infrastructure projects.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is prior experience in Qatar or the GCC required?

A: Yes, previous working experience in the Gulf region—specifically familiarity with local authority standards, utility workflows, and PPPA guidelines—is essential for this role.

Q2: What is the primary focus of the projects managed in this role?

A: The role focuses heavily on water infrastructure, specifically large Sewage Treatment Works (STWs), pump stations, and massive concrete water-retaining structures in the Al Wakrah region.

Q3: How are applications handled?

A: Submissions are reviewed by our recruitment team in coordination with Mott MacDonald. Shortlisted candidates possessing the requisite 12+ years of experience will be contacted directly for interviews.