Civil Technical Engineer: Design Coordination & Submittals

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking a Civil Technical Engineer to provide technical and engineering support across the project lifecycle. You will focus on design coordination, technical submissions, shop drawings, material approvals, RFIs and method statements, resolving issues with consultants, PMs, site teams, QA/QC, subcontractors and suppliers.

You will coordinate across architectural, structural, civil and MEP interfaces, review drawings against site conditions, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Professional engineering certification or membership is an advantage.
• Training in BIM, AutoCAD, Revit or construction/project management would be beneficial.
• Minimum 5-8 years of UAE civil engineering experience.
• Experience as Technical/ Civil/ Design Engineer or similar role.
• Strong experience in technical documentation, shop drawings, RFIs, material submittals.
• Reinforced concrete and structural works knowledge.
• Civil construction methods and sequencing knowledge.
• Shop drawing preparation and review experience.
• Technical submittals and material approvals experience.
• RFI preparation and management experience.
• Method statements and design coordination experience.
• Technical documentation and reporting proficiency.
• Quality and inspection procedures understanding.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; Revit / BIM coordination, Navisworks, Civil 3D as applicable.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on civil and structural engineering matters.
• Review drawings, specifications, design documents, and contract requirements.
• Identify design issues and raise for resolution.
• Coordinate civil/structural shop drawings with consultants.
• Coordinate interfaces to identify and resolve clashes.
• Assess site conditions for constructability and review design drawings.
• Prepare and coordinate technical submissions per project specs.
• Prepare material submittals and technical data sheets.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors for technical info.
• Submit RFIs for clarifications and missing information.
• Ensure RFI responses are communicated to project teams.
• Maintain records of RFIs, responses, and technical decisions.
• Review temporary works proposals with specialists.
• Ensure method statements reflect approved drawings and specs.
• Assist in evaluating alternative materials and equivalents.
• Ensure materials comply with specs and standards.
• Coordinate with Consultants on inspections and site issues.
• Monitor implementation of approved technical solutions on site.
• Maintain effective stakeholder communication; escalate critical issues.
• Review inspections, testing, and approvals requirements.
• Share lessons learned and technical improvements with team.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional certification / membership

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM coordination

Navisworks

Civil 3D

Job description

Confidential Company is seeking a Civil Technical Engineer to provide technical and engineering support across the project lifecycle. You will focus on design coordination, technical submissions, shop drawings, material approvals, RFIs and method statements, resolving issues with consultants, PMs, site teams, QA/QC, subcontractors and suppliers.

You will coordinate across architectural, structural, civil and MEP interfaces, review drawings against site conditions, and ensure compliance with