Project Engineer

Job Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating and supervising engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that works are executed according to approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and project schedules. The role involves close coordination with project management, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor day-to-day engineering and site activities.
• Review approved drawings, specifications, BOQs, method statements, and project requirements.
• Ensure construction activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve technical and site-related issues.
• Prepare and review technical submittals, material submittals, method statements, RFIs, and other project documentation.
• Monitor project progress and coordinate with the planning team to ensure activities are completed as per the approved schedule.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify work quality, dimensions, materials, and compliance with approved requirements.
• Identify technical problems and provide practical engineering solutions in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier activities to ensure compliance with project requirements, specifications, and agreed schedules.
• Coordinate material requirements and ensure materials are available at site as per the project schedule.
• Assist in preparing progress reports, work updates, technical reports, and other project-related documentation.
• Coordinate with the QA/QC and HSE teams to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Participate in site meetings, technical meetings, coordination meetings, and progress review meetings.
• Maintain proper records of drawings, revisions, site instructions, approvals, inspections, and technical correspondence.
• Support quantity verification, measurements, variations, and progress evaluations when required.
• Ensure all engineering works comply with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and project specifications.
• Monitor project risks, delays, technical constraints, and potential issues, and report them to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate testing, inspections, commissioning, and handover activities as applicable.
• Review completed works and coordinate the preparation of snag lists and rectification activities.
• Assist in project close-out, as-built documentation, O&M documents, and final handover.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant project/site engineering experience.
• Fluent in Arabic and English – mandatory.
• Strong experience in construction project execution and coordination.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications, BOQs, and construction methods.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant engineering/project management software.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and work effectively under project deadlines.
• UAE/GCC construction experience is preferred.
• UAE driving license is preferred.

Work Location: In person