CIVIL/STRUCTURAL OFFICE ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering seeks a Project Engineer in Abu Dhabi for precast concrete projects. Responsibilities include coordinating tasks with subcontractors, overseeing project compliance, and ensuring quality in production and inspections. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Engineering and a solid background in the UAE's construction regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience in civil/structural engineering, 4 years in UAE/GCC.
• Proven experience in managing precast concrete works.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and document coordination meetings with subcontractors.
• Monitor production and installation progress against the master programme.
• Conduct inspections for compliance with project specifications.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla

MS Project

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Schedule lead and document coordination meetings with precast subcontractors consultants and site teams.
• Review and approve precast shop drawings method statements lifting schemes and QA/QC documentation.
• Monitor production delivery and installation progress against the master programme; issue look-ahead reports and identify mitigation plans.
• Resolve technical RFIs related to structural connections tolerances and interface issues.
• Liaise with design consultants to address discrepancies between IFC drawings and precast fabrication drawings.
• Conduct inspections at precast yards and on-site for reinforcement mould preparation concrete quality curing and dimensional accuracy.
• Ensure strict compliance with project specifications UAE local authority regulations (e.g. ADM DM) and international codes (ACI BS EN).
• Maintain accurate logs for submittals approvals NCRs and material deliveries.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly progress reports to senior management and the client.
• Verify precast quantities and support the Quantity Surveyor in reviewing subcontractor interim payments.
• Participate in value engineering efforts to optimize precast design in terms of cost and schedule.
• Enforce HSE standards during precast lifting transport and installation activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture with a commitment to zero incidents.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of total experience in civil/structural engineering with at least 4 years in the UAE/GCC specifically with contracting companies.
• Proven experience in managing and coordinating precast concrete works.
• Strong knowledge of UAE authority regulations and precast QA/QC procedures.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Revit or Tekla (for shop drawing review) MS Project / Primavera and Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Must be currently based in the UAE and available to join immediately.
  

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Engineering