Airfield and Civils Maintenance Engineer

MediaSource FZC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MediaSource FZC in the United Arab Emirates seeks a proactive Airfield and Civils Maintenance Engineer to manage civil infrastructure assets across multiple sites in a high-availability environment.

The role focuses on coordinating service providers, maintaining asset performance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards while supporting 24/7 operations and continuous improvement in a challenging aviation context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in facilities management, infrastructure, or aviation environments.
• Experience managing contractors and service delivery in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of civil maintenance and asset management.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements; aviation knowledge is an advantage.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• UAE driving license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor contractors to ensure safe, efficient service.
• Carry out inspections of civil assets and maintain accurate records.
• Support planning and execution of maintenance to minimize disruption.
• Review technical documents, specifications, and maintenance plans.
• Monitor asset performance and report on safety compliance.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Ensure changes to scope, specs, drawings are documented.
• Support asset lifecycle from mobilization to decommissioning.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Escalate issues and risks when required.

Skills

Civil asset management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

UAE driving license

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

We are looking for a proactive Airfield and Civils Maintenance Engineer to support the day-to-day management of civil infrastructure assets across multiple sites. This role focuses on coordinating service providers, maintaining asset performance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards within a critical, high-availability environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor contractors to ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with agreed standards

• Carry out inspections of civil assets including pavements, roads, and structures, ensuring accurate records are maintained

• Support the planning and execution of maintenance activities to minimize operational disruption

• Review technical documents, specifications, and maintenance plans

• Monitor asset performance and report on technical and safety compliance

• Participate in internal and external audits

• Ensure all changes to scope, specifications, and drawings are properly documented

• Support asset lifecycle activities from mobilization through to decommissioning

• Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth service delivery

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency

• Escalate issues and risks where required

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in facilities management, infrastructure, or aviation environments

• Experience managing contractors and service delivery in complex environments

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of civil maintenance and asset management

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements (aviation knowledge is an advantage)

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment

• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

• UAE driving license

Success in This Role

• Delivering high asset availability and maintenance performance

• Ensuring technical and safety compliance

• Supporting efficient, well-coordinated service delivery

• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives