Civil Site Manager

Atkins Realis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Civil Site Manager with over 7 years of experience in civil construction, specifically within substation projects. The ideal candidate will supervise various civil activities and ensure compliance with local standards. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in tools like AutoCAD. The position offers the chance to join a dynamic team shaping energy solutions for the future.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of civil construction experience, including substation projects in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of TRANSCO/ADDC standards.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and control manpower productivity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all civil activities for substations.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with clients and subcontractors for project execution.

Skills

Substation civil construction

Site management

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Civil Site Manager

Location

Abu Dhabi

****We prefer/consider candidates with Substation experience only****

Join Linxon!

We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy's deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!

We are seeking a highly skilled Civil Engineer with a minimum of 7 years of experience in civil construction works related to 132/220/400 kV substations. The candidate will be responsible for supervising, coordinating, and ensuring the successful execution of civil works in compliance with project specifications, ADDC/TAQA/DEWA standards, safety regulations, and contractual requirements.

What will you do?

• Supervise and manage all civil activities for substations, including foundations, trenches, cable ducts, control buildings, equipment plinths, and site development.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, IFC/approved shop drawings, and method statements.
• Coordinate with consultants, client representatives (TAQA/ADDC/DEWA), and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations, QA/QC procedures, and project timelines.
• Monitor material deliveries, conduct inspections, and support the preparation of MIR and RFI submissions.
• Manage concrete works, earthworks, rebar, formworks, asphalt, paving, and finishing activities.
• Assist in resolving technical issues on-site and support design clarifications with the engineering team.
• Participate in site meetings and contribute to planning and scheduling activities.
• Ensure adherence to Abu Dhabi Municipality, TAQA, ADDC, DEWA and relevant UAE authority requirements.

Experience and Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
• Minimum 7 years of civil construction experience, with at least 3–5 years in substation projects in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of TRANSCO/ADDC standards and substation civil construction practices.
• Experience in handling site inspections, quality documentation, and authority approvals.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and site coordination tools.
• Strong understanding of concrete mix design, soil improvement, waterproofing, and structural works.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and control manpower productivity.

ED & I

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Linxon - we encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you'll see things our way, too.

About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy's deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon.

Linxon's vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

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