Site Engineer

Role overview

Site responsibilities

• Supervise daily construction work and coordinate construction managers, consultants, subcontractors, QA/QC teams, and other disciplines.
• Monitor manpower, productivity, progress, and milestones; ensure required materials, drawings, and resources are ready.
• Coordinate civil, structural, architectural, and MEP work, including concrete, blockwork, waterproofing, screed, plaster, tiling, ceilings, and façade activities as applicable.
• Conduct inspections and coordinate WIRs; resolve execution and technical issues and address defective or non-compliant work.
• Coordinate RFIs and drawing clarifications, prepare daily progress reports, and maintain site activity records.
• Support snagging, inspections, rectification, and project handover; comply with safety requirements and site procedures.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least five years of building construction or site execution experience and proven high-rise building project experience.
• Strong knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, and finishing works.
• Ability to read IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and construction details.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and site coordination.
• Experience managing subcontractors, supervisors, foremen, and site manpower.
• Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills; able to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

Preferred qualifications

• UAE construction experience is preferred; UAE main-contractor and high-rise interior or finishing experience are preferred.
• Familiarity with UAE construction standards and authority requirements is preferred.
• AutoCAD and MS Office proficiency is advantageous.

Compensation

• Salary will be discussed based on experience.

Employment type

• The position is full-time.

Work location

• Work is in person in Dubai, UAE.

Application process

• Applicants are asked to complete an online questionnaire after applying to be considered for the next stage.