Senior Engineer-Roads Urban Design (UAE National)

Manage the planning, review, and delivery of urban design elements associated with road infrastructure. The role helps ensure that road projects create attractive, accessible, safe, and sustainable public spaces while complying with approved design standards. It works with consultants, contractors, internal teams, and external authorities to review drawings, monitor site implementation, resolve design issues, and complete project handovers.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to road urban-design studies, technical specifications, design approaches, and implementation methods aligned with approved frameworks.
• Review contractor drawings, design submissions, materials, and specifications for accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct site visits to verify that completed works reflect approved designs, sustainability principles, and quality expectations.
• Coordinate compensatory and remaining areas affected by road works, including interfaces governed by agreements with Dubai Municipality.
• Monitor study follow-ups, project documentation, cost allocations, and contractor deliverables against approved budgets and contractual expectations.
• Coordinate handover of completed urban-design works with the relevant departments and ensure required records are complete.
• Help develop contractor methodologies, design manuals, aesthetic guidance, signage principles, public-art requirements, and beautification standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience with a master’s degree or 4 years with a bachelor’s degree.
• No mandatory professional certification was stated. Relevant urban-design, sustainability, project delivery, or engineering credentials may be beneficial.

Skills and Competencies

Road and streetscape design, technical drawing review, contractor coordination, site supervision, material compliance, sustainability, stakeholder management, project documentation, and design standards.

Working Conditions

Regular site presence is required to review works, validate design implementation, coordinate stakeholders, and support project handovers.

Professional Expectations

Maintain accurate records, communicate clearly, identify issues early, and follow through on agreed actions.

Employment Details

This is a full time position with the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The vacancy is restricted to UAE nationals. Salary: Not specified.