Overview
The Road Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising site construction activities related to road, highway, and infrastructure projects. The role ensures that construction works are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, contractual requirements, and project schedules. The Project Engineer coordinates with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to achieve successful project delivery.
Your role
Site Planning and Execution
- Plan and coordinate daily road construction activities in line with project schedules and milestones.Review drawings, specifications, and work programs to ensure effective project execution.
- Coordinate labor, equipment, and material resources required for site activities.
- Monitor work progress and recommend corrective actions to address schedule deviations.
Construction Supervision
- Supervise construction activities including earthworks, grading, embankment construction, subgrade preparation, pavement works, drainage systems, culverts, and road furniture installation.
- Ensure all activities are carried out according to approved drawings, project specifications, and engineering standards.
- Monitor productivity and construction quality on site.
- Resolve site-related technical issues in coordination with the design and project teams.
Site Coordination and Monitoring
- Coordinate with survey teams, quality inspectors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution.
- Track construction progress and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
- Attend site meetings and provide technical updates to project management.
Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
- Ensure compliance with project HSE plans and company safety requirements.
- Conduct site inspections and participate in toolbox talks and safety briefings.
- Identify potential hazards and support implementation of mitigation measures.
- Promote a strong safety culture among site personnel and subcontractors.
Quality Assurance and Control
- Ensure construction activities comply with quality requirements and project specifications.
- Coordinate inspections, material approvals, and laboratory testing activities.
- Monitor corrective actions for quality non-conformities.
- Support preparation of inspection and test records.
Material and Equipment Management
- Monitor receipt, storage, and utilization of construction materials.
- Ensure proper handling of materials to prevent damage and wastage.
- Coordinate equipment mobilization and utilization to support project schedules.
Subcontractor Coordination
- Supervise subcontractor activities and monitor performance against project requirements.
- Ensure subcontractors comply with quality, safety, and schedule targets.
- Verify completed work quantities and progress achievements.
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain site records, inspection reports, daily progress reports, and technical documentation.
- Ensure only approved and latest revisions of drawings and documents are used on site.
- Assist in preparation of as-built drawings and project close-out documentation.
About You
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
Experience
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in road, highway, or infrastructure construction projects.
- Experience in site supervision and coordination of road construction activities.
- Familiarity with road construction methods, specifications, and quality standards.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This Includes
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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