Construction Supervision Manager / Resident Engineer

About the role

Surbana Jurong is seeking an experienced Construction Supervision Manager/Resident Engineer to lead the supervision of a major water infrastructure project in Kuwait. The role involves overseeing construction, testing, commissioning and hand‑over of water transmission, pumping and distribution assets, ensuring compliance with international engineering standards and project requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary site supervision team delivering water infrastructure works.
• Oversee construction, testing, commissioning and hand‑over activities for transmission, pumping and distribution facilities.
• Act as primary liaison between client, contractors and stakeholders.
• Review engineering submissions, technical documentation and construction methodologies for compliance.
• Monitor progress, quality, safety, resource utilisation and performance across multiple fronts.
• Facilitate technical and progress review meetings and resolve construction and contractual issues.
• Supervise inspection, testing, commissioning and performance verification.
• Manage contract administration, including variations, claims, payment applications and close‑out documentation.
• Provide strategic advice on risks, technical challenges and contractual matters.
• Prepare progress reports, presentations and project documentation.

Required profile

• Proven track record in a similar consultancy or engineering environment.
• Strong experience managing large‑scale water infrastructure projects.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

Required skills

• Construction supervision
• Contract administration
• Project monitoring and reporting
• Technical review of engineering documents