Procurement Engineer (Construction)

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Procure construction materials, equipment, tools, and subcontracted works; identify needs from BOQs, drawings, specifications, submittals, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with project, construction, site, planning, QA/QC, engineering, and commercial teams.
• Issue RFQs; evaluate and compare technical and commercial quotations; negotiate prices, terms, warranties, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare comparison sheets, purchase orders, and procurement reports for management approval.
• Meet budgets and specifications, source suppliers, track orders and long-lead materials, and coordinate timely site deliveries.
• Verify material quality and technical compliance; resolve supplier delays, shortages, quality issues, and discrepancies.
• Maintain procurement records and supplier relationships, monitor market prices, identify savings, and report procurement status and risks.
• Ensure procurement complies with company policies, project requirements, and applicable UAE regulations.

Required qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven experience as a Procurement Engineer in the UAE construction industry and strong experience with villa and high-rise projects.
• Knowledge of construction materials, building products, MEP-related and finishing materials, and site requirements.
• Strong understanding of BOQs, drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, coordination, and supplier-management skills; knowledge of UAE suppliers and market conditions.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and procurement or ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple requirements under pressure and meet deadlines, with analytical and commercial skills focused on cost, quality, and delivery.

Compensation

• Pay is up to AED 20,000 per month.

Workplace

• Work location is in person.