Civil Site Engineer - Residential

RTC1 Recruitment Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 162,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

RTC1 Recruitment Services represents a Dubai-based client in real estate, seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to lead on-site civil and structural works for multi-storey residential projects.

The role requires 3–5 years on-site experience, strong ability to read drawings, and coordination with MEP and finishing teams; candidates with a main contractor background are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with 3–5 years on-site execution experience.
• Experience on multi-storey residential buildings (G+4 and above).
• Ability to read structural and architectural drawings.
• Experience with main contractor or residential developer.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute daily civil and structural works for multi-storey residential buildings (G+6 and above).
• Manage day-to-day site activities, subcontractors, manpower, materials and work sequencing per drawings and programme.
• Coordinate with MEP, architectural, structural and finishing teams to prevent delays and resolve clashes.
• Conduct site inspections and quality checks, coordinate inspections and approvals, and manage handover with safety standards.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Site Execution

Reading Drawings

Coordination

Quality & Safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary AED: up to 16,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Job Location: Dubai, UAE

About the Client:

A rapidly growing group of companies based in Dubai, building a strong reputation in real estate with a focus on mid to high-rise residential projects.

Job Description:

• Supervise and execute daily civil and structural works for multi-storey residential/apartment buildings (G+6 and above), including excavation, foundations, RCC structure, blockwork, waterproofing, plastering, screeding and finishing works.
• Manage day-to-day site activities, subcontractors, manpower, materials and work sequencing, ensuring works are completed according to approved drawings, specifications, method statements and construction programme.
• Coordinate closely with MEP, architectural, structural and finishing teams, identifying and resolving site clashes, technical issues and construction constraints to prevent delays and rework.
• Conduct site inspections and quality checks, coordinate consultant inspections and approvals, RFIs, snagging/de-snagging and handover, while maintaining required quality, safety and productivity standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, with minimum 3-5 years of hands-on site execution experience in building construction.
• Proven site experience on multi-storey residential/apartment building projects of G+4 and above; candidates must have directly supervised residential building construction works on site.
• Strong practical knowledge of RCC/formwork/rebar/concrete, blockwork, waterproofing, plastering, screeding and architectural finishing works, with excellent ability to read structural and architectural drawings.
• Must come from a main contractor, building contractor or residential developer. Candidates predominantly experienced in villas, roads/infrastructure, utilities, industrial projects, FM/maintenance or fit-out-only works will not be considered.