Job Description

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization.

Our Engineering team has a strong core team of highly experienced industry professionals who take a long term approach to client management. Our outstanding market position and enviable reputation leads to strong trusted relationships and repeat business.


Our Abu Dhabi team is rapidly growing, and we are seeking an experienced Highways Engineer (Civil) to undertake a variety of projects across the region.


You will report to the Infrastructure Lead .


Your responsibilities include:

• Preparation of all design stages of road geometry, signing and marking, ancillary works of major urban and inter-urban road projects, incorporating tunnels, sophisticated grade separation interchanges, and service roads, investigation of alternatives, route selection and preparation of the main items of bill quantities.
• Assigning work to junior engineers, supervising work, acquiring Road Design approvals.
• Coordination with local authorities for Road geometry, IDAS approvals and NOCs through Common NOC System and respective authorities.
• Responsible for the submission, discussion and follow up with local authorities for approvals and permits in coordination with department local authority Engineer.
• Work coactively with the design team, collaborate closely with sub-consultants and liaising with clients ensuring their satisfaction.
• Responsible for acquiring Road Design approvals, work closely with TIS consultant in obtaining approval from the concerned authorities.

To be successful in this role, you will posses:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in similar field with proven track records in road design including 3 years' current UAE experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. Master's degree would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge with the local authority procedure, standards and regulations in UAE is essential.
• Expertise in Civil 3D and BIM Modelling.
• Conversant with local authority approval procedure related to road design.
• Road Safety Audit Certificates would be an added advantage.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Inter Discipline coordination.
• Familiar with the local authority procedure, standards and regulations in UAE.
• Experienced in authority NOC/approval/permit procedure.
• Good team player.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Interested? Apply now.

At GHD, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.