CIVIL/STRUCTURAL OFFICE ENGINEER

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled engineer to manage precast concrete coordination. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in civil engineering, with a strong focus on precast works and knowledge of UAE regulations. Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, monitoring installation progress, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Immediate availability is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of total experience in civil/structural engineering.
• At least 4 years experience in the UAE/GCC with contracting companies.
• Proven experience in managing and coordinating precast concrete works.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings with subcontractors and consultants.
• Review and approve precast shop drawings and documentation.
• Monitor production delivery and installation progress.
• Conduct inspections at precast yards and on-site.

Skills

Leadership in project coordination

Expertise in QA/QC procedures

Proficient in AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of UAE regulations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Project

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 mold 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:

• Bachelor’s 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.

Vertical: Engineering