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Senior Engineer-Roads Urban Design (Only UAE National)

Roads and Transport Authority · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Job PurposeManage the planning and execution of road urban design projects by reviewing design submissions, supervising on-site works, and ensuring full compliance with technical standards. Champion sustainable, high-quality urban design that supports Dubai’s vision for pedestrian-friendly, cohesive, and aesthetically appealing road infrastructure.Strategy Guide project studies and technical specifications for road urban design, ensuring alignmentwith urban design frameworks and sustainability principles.Review and contribute to internal design development, defining methods and standards foreffective road urban design implementation.Operations Oversee the review of contractor submitted designs and drawings for road urban design,ensuring accuracy and compliance with technical requirements.Conduct site visits to validate implementation against approved urban design, materials, andspecifications.Coordinate the design and execution of compensatory and remaining areas impacted by roadworks in accordance with Dubai Municipality agreements.Manage the handover of completed urban design scopes to relevant departments per RTAprotocols and procedures.Manage a range of supporting activities for the section, including the preparation andcoordination of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), compilation of ad-hoc and periodicreports as requested by higher management. Ensure all such activities are executed efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with organizational objectives and standards.Track project study follow-ups and ensure cost allocations are consistent with approvedbudgets and contractual expectations.Product / Process Improvement Develop work methodologies for external contractors to improve the preparation and qualityof studies, drawings, and urban design designs.Participate in the creation and refinement of policies, manuals, and aesthetic guidelines thatgovern public art, signage, and beautification within road infrastructure.Physical Working Conditions Role demands regular site presence to oversee complex urban design scopes, reviewcontractor execution, validate compliance with urban design and sustainability criteria, andcoordinate with stakeholders during project implementation and handover phases.Job Qualifications & RequirementsEducation: Bachelor’s degree/master’s degree in architectural engineering or urban planning or civil engineering or electrical engineering or relevant engineering fieldExperience: 3+ year in case of master’s degree (4+ years of in case of bachelor’s degree) in related field