Site Engineer (Civil)

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Plan and oversee construction and infrastructure work; coordinate project activities from planning through completion.
• Manage site operations, including manpower, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and site progress.
• Review drawings, specifications, technical documents, material submittals, shop drawings, method statements, and technical submissions.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and authorities; conduct inspections, lead site meetings, and prepare technical and progress reports.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, resources, quality, safety, and contractor performance; identify risks and delays and implement corrective action.
• Assist with planning, cost estimation, procurement, and tendering; deliver within approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 3–4 years of relevant construction, infrastructure, or building project experience.
• Proven project management and/or site management experience; knowledge of UAE construction regulations and industry standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and project management software.
• Understanding of structural, geotechnical, and construction engineering; ability to review drawings and specifications and knowledge of construction methods, site supervision, and project execution.
• Strong coordination, problem-solving, analytical, communication, and team and resource management skills.

Preferred experience and credentials

• A UAE driving license is preferred; recognized engineering body membership is an advantage.
• Sharjah-area experience is highly preferred. Hands-on project or site management experience is preferred.
• Experience taking projects from mobilization through handover, working on UAE residential, commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects, or handling local authority approvals is preferred.
• Project scheduling, cost monitoring, procurement, and construction coordination experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package, health insurance, annual leave under UAE Labour Law, air ticket allowance, and performance-based incentives.

Compensation

• AED 3,000–3,500 per month.

Workplace

• Work is in person.