Consulting Jobs in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (Now Hiring) — 5 open

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

 

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

 

We invite you to join us. Why?

 

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

 

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Utilities Engineer to join our team based in RAK, UAE. 

 

We envisage success in this role to include;

• Supervise the construction of wet and dry utility infrastructure works.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project schedules.
• Review and monitor construction methodologies, shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements related to utility works.
• Inspect utility installations, including water supply, sewerage, stormwater drainage, irrigation, electrical, telecommunications, and other utility networks.
• Coordinate with contractors, local authorities, utility providers, and other stakeholders to facilitate approvals and project delivery.
• Monitor testing, commissioning, and handover activities for utility systems.
• Identify construction issues and provide technical recommendations to ensure timely resolution.
• Prepare inspection reports, site observations, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and progress updates.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality management requirements.
• Attend progress meetings and coordinate with the Resident Engineer and multidisciplinary project team.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 15 years work experience partnered with a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering. 

 

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in utilities engineering, construction supervision, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience supervising large-scale infrastructure developments involving:
  • Water supply networks
  • Sewerage systems
  • Stormwater drainage
  • Irrigation systems
  • Wet and dry utilities
• Strong knowledge of UAE and international engineering standards.
• Experience coordinating with utility authorities and relevant government agencies.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering software relevant to infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience on large mixed-use, residential, township, or infrastructure developments.
• UAE or GCC construction supervision consultancy experience.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and construction supervision procedures.
• Experience working with leading engineering consultancies on infrastructure projects.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.