Construction Engineer - AECOM - Dubai, UAE

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 256,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects in Dubai

Strong technical support and global collaborative environment

Career growth through training, mentoring, and leadership development

Work with a respected global engineering consultancy

Exposure to sustainable and innovative engineering practices

Job summary

Join AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai as a Construction Engineer, responsible for supervising key infrastructure projects. This role involves overseeing daily site activities, guiding inspectors, and ensuring contractor performance aligns with project requirements.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant UAE experience. The position offers an opportunity to work on major projects and grow in a collaborative global environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in UAE roads and infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in site supervision, QA/QC, and compliance with UAE standards.
• Ability to interpret drawings, survey data, and technical submissions.
• Skilled in coordinating contractors and resolving construction issues.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Review Inspectors Daily Reports and oversee daily site activities.
• Guide inspectors and supervise field operations performed by the contractor.
• Review and approve contractor shop drawings and technical submittals.
• Coordinate schedules, work sequences, and construction methodologies.
• Review as-built drawings with inspectors and survey teams.
• Witness laboratory tests and verify compliance with quality requirements.
• Report non-conformances and assist in preparing punch lists.
• Conduct field inspections and coordinate inspections with authorities.
• Support the Resident Engineer with timely reporting and project updates.
• Identify delays or slippage and guide contractors on corrective measures.
• Anticipate construction challenges and implement preventive actions.
• Ensure strict compliance with project specifications, safety, and quality requirements.
• Evaluate contractor resources including personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Participate in project and construction meetings.
• Perform claims analysis and maintain proper documentation.
• Analyze value engineering proposals and provide recommendations.
• Prepare non-conformance reports as required and assist with issue resolution.

Skills

Roads and infrastructure supervision

Technical review of drawings and submittals

Construction QA/QC and compliance

Progress monitoring and reporting

Site inspections and contractor coordination

Claims review and documentation

Problem-solving and field decision-making

Knowledge of UAE standards and regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Construction Engineer – AECOM – Dubai, UAE

This Construction Engineer role with AECOM Dubai focuses on supervising road and infrastructure works, reviewing technical submissions, supporting the Resident Engineer, and ensuring contractor performance aligns with project specifications, safety requirements, and UAE standards.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Construction
• Salary: 18000-23000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Review Inspectors Daily Reports and oversee daily site activities
• Guide inspectors and supervise field operations performed by the contractor
• Review and approve contractor shop drawings and technical submittals
• Coordinate schedules, work sequences, and construction methodologies
• Review as-built drawings with inspectors and survey teams
• Witness laboratory tests and verify compliance with quality requirements
• Report non-conformances and assist in preparing punch lists
• Conduct field inspections and coordinate inspections with authorities
• Support the Resident Engineer with timely reporting and project updates
• Identify delays or slippage and guide contractors on corrective measures
• Anticipate construction challenges and implement preventive actions
• Ensure strict compliance with project specifications, safety, and quality requirements
• Evaluate contractor resources including personnel, materials, and equipment
• Participate in project and construction meetings
• Perform claims analysis and maintain proper documentation
• Analyze value engineering proposals and provide recommendations
• Prepare non-conformance reports as required and assist with issue resolution

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 8 years of experience in UAE roads and infrastructure projects
• Strong background in site supervision, QA/QC, and compliance with UAE standards
• Ability to interpret drawings, survey data, and technical submissions
• Skilled in coordinating contractors and resolving construction issues
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Skills Set

• Roads and infrastructure supervision
• Technical review of drawings and submittals
• Construction QA/QC and compliance
• Progress monitoring and reporting
• Site inspections and contractor coordination
• Claims review and documentation
• Problem-solving and field decision-making
• Knowledge of UAE standards and regulations

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects in Dubai
• Strong technical support and global collaborative environment
• Career growth through training, mentoring, and leadership development
• Work with a respected global engineering consultancy
• Exposure to sustainable and innovative engineering practices