Chief Engineer- Roads Design

Strategy

· Implement comprehensive project risk management procedures including identification, qualitative analysis, mitigation planning, and maintenance of the project risk register using the enterprise Active Risk Manager system.

· Evaluate the operational readiness of major projects, providing adjustment instructions and feedback to enhance overall project performance.

· Identify communication protocols and establish correspondence policies, reporting structures, and periodic meetings across project stakeholders.

Operations

· Review and validate project designs and drawings, coordinating with contractors to implement necessary technical adjustments.

· Supervise on-site work execution and perform regular field inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards, safety procedures, and project specifications.

· Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to fulfil all handover requirements,

including documentation, punch lists, and technical inspections.

· Ensure the implementation of inspection and testing programs during construction,

overseeing material compliance and quality control activities.

· Review and approve traffic diversions during project execution, ensuring proper alignment with RTA safety and diversion protocols.

· Monitor monthly progress against the project schedule baseline, conduct variance analysis,

investigate delays, and recommend corrective actions.

· Oversee application of Value Engineering for Roads Department projects under construction

and submit insights to relevant committees.

· Track project defects during the Defect Notification Period (DNP), ensuring all outstanding

works and snags are resolved effectively.

Process / Product Improvement

· Conduct lessons-learned evaluations from completed projects to identify design or material

issues, recommend improvements, and replicate successful practices in future projects.

· Invite and lead kick-off meetings, providing technical orientation to project teams on roles,

procedures, reporting requirements, and communication protocols.

· Guide and mentor engineers and technicians to proactively resolve site-level issues and promote effective project management practices.

· Support the maintenance team in identifying defects and repair requirements postcompletion,ensuring project longevity and sustainability.

· Periodically analyze project performance using OPMS and recommend process simplification,

system upgrades, or procedural innovations to improve delivery.

· Supervise inspection and testing activities to ensure that all construction materials and

workmanship meet RTA’s quality and technical specifications.

Physical Working Conditions

· Highly field-intensive role requiring regular site visits to active road and infrastructure project

locations across Dubai.

· Work involves on-site inspections, quality audits, traffic diversion reviews, and direct

contractor engagement to ensure compliance with technical and safety standards.

· Ensure rapid intervention at project sites during emergencies and incidents within the project

area and coordinate effectively with the concerned teams to manage and resolve such situations.