Civil Project Engineer

Confidential Careers; Al Wathbah; On-site; AED 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a seasoned Project Engineer – Civil to oversee civil construction projects from planning to completion at our Abu Dhabi site.

The role requires a Bachelor's in civil engineering and at least 5 years in site supervision, coordination, and construction management, with strong QA/QC and HSE knowledge. You will liaise with consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil construction and project execution.
• Experience in site supervision, project coordination, and construction management.
• Strong knowledge of structural, concrete, finishing, infrastructure, and general building works.
• Experience reviewing drawings, BOQs, specifications, and material submittals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise civil construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and applicable standards.
• Plan, monitor, and control site activities to achieve project milestones and timely completion.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders for smooth project execution.
• Review and coordinate shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical documentation.
• Monitor site progress, manpower, materials, and resources to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with quality standards and project requirements.
• Work closely with QA/QC and HSE teams to maintain compliance with quality and safety regulations.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations and project schedules.
• Review quantities, BOQs, variations, quotations, and additional work scopes.
• Prepare progress reports, technical reports, inspection requests, and project documentation.
• Identify and resolve technical and construction-related issues in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings, site inspections, and coordination meetings.
• Support project planning, procurement, cost control, and commercial activities.
• Ensure successful project handover, including inspections, testing, snag rectification, as-built documentation, and close-out requirements.

Skills

Project coordination

Site supervision

QA/QC awareness

HSE compliance

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Engineer – Civil

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer – Civil to oversee and manage civil construction projects from planning through to completion. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project schedules.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage and supervise civil construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and applicable standards.
• Plan, monitor, and control site activities to achieve project milestones and timely completion.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders for smooth project execution.
• Review and coordinate shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical documentation.
• Monitor site progress, manpower, materials, and resources to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with quality standards and project requirements.
• Work closely with QA/QC and HSE teams to maintain compliance with quality and safety regulations.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations and project schedules.
• Review quantities, BOQs, variations, quotations, and additional work scopes.
• Prepare progress reports, technical reports, inspection requests, and project documentation.
• Identify and resolve technical and construction-related issues in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings, site inspections, and coordination meetings.
• Support project planning, procurement, cost control, and commercial activities.
• Ensure successful project handover, including inspections, testing, snag rectification, as-built documentation, and close-out requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil construction and project execution.
• Proven experience in site supervision, project coordination, and construction management.
• Strong knowledge of structural, concrete, finishing, infrastructure, and general building works.
• Experience reviewing drawings, BOQs, specifications, method statements, and material submittals.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, HSE requirements, and construction standards.
• Experience monitoring project progress, quantities, variations, and construction costs.
• Excellent communication, coordination, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications. Experience with project planning and scheduling software is an added advantage.