Civil Technical Engineer

RATLS Contracting LLC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the United Arab Emirates is hiring a Civil Technical Engineer with 4-6 years of UAE construction experience. The role involves preparing detailed technical documentation, shop drawings, and coordinating between teams to ensure compliance with local building codes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and proficiency in AutoCAD and project management tools. Fluency in English is essential, with Arabic being a plus.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in the UAE construction industry.
• Proficiency in UAE building codes, standards, and authority approval processes.
• Experience with steel structures and finishing works.

Responsibilities

• Review IFC drawings and project specifications to develop detailed technical documentation.
• Prepare shop drawings for civil works.
• Coordinate with structural and architectural teams for design validation.
• Conduct site inspections and assist in QA/QC processes.

Skills

UAE building codes knowledge

AutoCAD

MS Office

Project management tools

Strong communication

Problem-solving abilities

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ETABS

SAFE

SAP

STAAD Pro

Job description

Civil Technical Engineer – RATLS Contracting LLC, United Arab Emirates

Experience: 4-6 years UAE-based.

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Review IFC drawings and project specifications to develop detailed technical documentation.
• Prepare shop drawings for civil works, including blockwork finishes and architectural details.
• Coordinate with structural and architectural teams for design validation and resolving conflicts.
• Review and prepare PQDs, material submittals, and method statements.
• Provide technical support to site teams, ensuring adherence to design intent and regulations.
• Liaise with consultants, clients, and subcontractors to resolve technical issues.
• Conduct site inspections and assist in QA/QC processes.
• Support value engineering proposals and identify cost‑effective construction solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant authority guidelines (Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, DMCC, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in the UAE construction industry.
• Proficient in UAE building codes, standards, and authority approval processes.
• Strong skills in AutoCAD, MS Office, and project management tools.
• Experience with steel structures and finishing works.
• Excellent at preparing shop drawings, submittals, and coordinating construction workflows.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Fluent in English.
• Arabic is a plus.
• Available to join immediately or on short notice.

Preferred Skills (Not Mandatory)

• Knowledge of structural design principles.
• Familiarity with engineering software such as ETABS, SAFE, SAP, STAAD Pro, or equivalent.