Civil Engineer - Design and Construction Support

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates seeks a Civil Engineer to provide technical support across civil design review and construction activities. The role emphasizes reviewing submissions, coordinating interfaces, and monitoring works against project specs.

With a minimum of five years in civil engineering, candidates should understand earthworks, structures, and drainage, and be able to produce clear comments and reports to guide construction teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of civil engineering experience.
• Design review or site experience is preferred.
• Practical understanding of civil engineering works such as earthworks, structures, and drainage.

Responsibilities

• Review civil engineering design submissions covering earthworks, structures, drainage, and associated works.
• Assess submitted information against project specifications, technical requirements, and applicable standards.
• Provide civil engineering support during construction supervision activities.
• Assist with the review and resolution of construction-related technical queries.
• Prepare clear technical comments, observations, and engineering reports.
• Coordinate civil engineering interfaces with other project disciplines.
• Liaise with contractors on technical and interface matters affecting civil works.
• Monitor civil works for compliance with approved project requirements.
• Support effective coordination between design review and construction activities.
• Identify technical issues requiring clarification and communicate them to the appropriate project parties.

Skills

Civil engineering

Job description

Civil Engineer - Design and Construction Support

Civil Engineer - Design and Construction Support Job Snapshot Role: Civil Engineer Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Civil & Structural Engineering Experience: Minimum 5 years Job Type: Full Time Position Overview

AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineer in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to provide technical support across civil design review and construction activities. The role focuses on reviewing civil engineering submissions, responding to construction-related technical matters, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, and monitoring works for compliance with project specifications and applicable standards. Candidates with design review or site experience are preferred.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Civil & Structural Engineering Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Not specified

Job Description The Civil Engineer will support the technical review and construction delivery of civil works, helping ensure design information and site activities remain aligned with project requirements. The position involves working across earthworks, structures, drainage, and related civil engineering elements while coordinating technical interfaces with other disciplines and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Review civil engineering design submissions covering earthworks, structures, drainage, and associated works.
• Assess submitted information against project specifications, technical requirements, and applicable standards.
• Provide civil engineering support during construction supervision activities.
• Assist with the review and resolution of construction-related technical queries.
• Prepare clear technical comments, observations, and engineering reports.
• Coordinate civil engineering interfaces with other project disciplines.
• Liaise with contractors on technical and interface matters affecting civil works.
• Monitor civil works for compliance with approved project requirements.
• Support effective coordination between design review and construction activities.
• Identify technical issues requiring clarification and communicate them to the appropriate project parties.

Experience and Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of civil engineering experience.
• Design review or site experience is preferred.
• Practical understanding of civil engineering works such as earthworks, structures, and drainage.
• Ability to review technical submissions and prepare engineering comments and reports.
• Capability to coordinate civil interfaces across contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.

Technical Focus

The position combines civil design review with construction-related technical coordination. The engineer will contribute to the review of project submissions while supporting site teams with technical queries, interface matters, and compliance monitoring throughout construction.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm bringing together planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program managers, and construction professionals. Its teams work with clients to address complex infrastructure challenges and support project delivery through planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction expertise.