Civil Engineer

Description:

Responsible for detailed engineering, procurement, and execution of civil projects in accordance with contract specifications, project budgets, safety standards, and approved methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil project activities including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors to execute civil works as per approved drawings and specifications.
• Prepare vendor lists, technical details, quantities, and evaluate quotations (technical & commercial).
• Develop construction methodologies, prepare and obtain approval for method statements.
• Resolve technical issues, guide drafting teams, and ensure timely material and drawing approvals.
• Oversee site execution, quality, progress monitoring, and ensure compliance with inspection and QA/QC plans.
• Record delays, support claim preparation, and assist in mitigation planning.
• Plan and coordinate project commissioning and handover documentation (O&M manuals, as-built drawings).
• Monitor project costs, identify variations, provide valuation inputs, and ensure budget control.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and main contractors.
• Ensure all work follows UAE codes, authority regulations (Dubai/Abu Dhabi Municipality, Civil Defence), and HSE standards.

Key Skills

• Strong civil engineering and construction execution knowledge.
• Experience supervising draftsmen, site engineers, foremen, and subcontractors.
• Good understanding of UAE construction codes, authority requirements, and local market suppliers.
• Ability to read/interpret drawings, prepare reports, and handle contract/quantity surveying standards.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office, spreadsheets, and basic engineering software.