Civil Engineer

GHD; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineer to play a key role in planning, designing, and delivering complex multi-disciplinary projects. You will lead the design of roads, land grading, and early works packages while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil Engineering, significant experience in the sector, and strong technical skills, particularly in UAE design standards. This position is located in Abu Dhabi and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 36 years of experience in roads and civil engineering sector.
• Familiarity with UAE Design standards and ADQCC Standards.
• Strong technical skills in civil design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments.
• Provide technical guidance to junior team members.
• Collaborate with clients and contractors.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Road Design

Land Grading

Technical Guidance

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

About the Role

As a Civil Engineer you'll play a key role in the planning, design and delivery of complex multi-disciplinary projects. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support junior engineers and contribute to the development of sustainable and resilient water systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of multi-disciplinary projects in terms of preparation of Site Grading, Land Grading, Road layout inclusive of Plan and Profile of Roads. The design development will not be limited to Roads only but preparation of design report, fencing layouts, early works packages and demolition plans for contractors.
• Conduct feasibility studies, data analysis and technical assessments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and internal teams to ensure project success.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in engineering processes and solutions.

What You Bring

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience (36 years) in the roads and civil engineering sector, particularly in Road Design, Land Grading and Early Works Packages.
• Strong technical skills in civil design and analysis.
• Familiarity with UAE Design standards and familiarity with ADQCC Standards and design submission to DMT and relevant authorities.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• A proactive, collaborative and accountable approach to work.

Desirable Traits

• Action‑oriented and enthusiastic about tackling complex challenges.
• Strong decision‑making and analytical skills.
• Comfortable managing complexity and ambiguity.
• A team player who values empathy, humility and continuous learning.

Required Experience

IC