Site Civil Engineer

Role Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all civil construction activities including earthworks, concrete foundations, structural slab construction, and drainage systems.
• Review and comment on civil submittals including shop drawings, method statements, and material approval requests for concrete, rebar, and formwork.
• Monitor concrete pours, rebar placement, and formwork activities to ensure compliance with approved mix designs and structural drawings.
• Coordinate with the structural steel and MEP teams for embedded anchor bolts, sleeves, and penetration planning.
• Verify that underground drainage, cable trenches, and duct banks are constructed per approved civil drawings.
• Monitor subgrade preparation, backfill compaction testing, and surfacing works.
• Review RFIs, technical deviations, and non-conformances related to civil scope and recommend resolution.
• Support pre-commissioning and system handover by ensuring all civil works are punch-listed and cleared.

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of civil construction experience in industrial, power generation, or heavy infrastructure projects.
• Valid UAE Residence Visa and Emirates ID – mandatory at time of application.
• Demonstrated experience with reinforced concrete, foundation systems, and structural works in industrial environments.
• Familiarity with BS 8110, ACI 318, or equivalent structural and concrete codes applicable to UAE projects.
• Experience working within EPCM or PMC project delivery frameworks on major industrial plants.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD and site survey tools for setting-out and verification of as-built works.
• Knowledge of Dubai municipality requirements and Dubai Building Code.
• Proven ability to manage Executing Company civil subcontractors and coordinate multi-discipline interface issues.
• Strong documentation skills for RFI management, inspection records, and as-built mark-ups.