Construction Manager / Senior Construction Engineer – Underground Util

GRS Link (Recruitment Company); Al Ain, Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

GRS Link (Recruitment Company) is searching for a Construction Manager to lead site execution on underground utilities and civil infrastructure across Dubai and Al Ain. The role involves managing site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors, reporting to the Project Manager, and ensuring safe, compliant delivery on multiple sites.

Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree, 10+ years of experience including 3+ years in a senior site leadership role, and hands-on UAE experience with

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in civil/construction with 3+ years as CM/SM.
• Strong UAE experience on underground utilities projects.
• Hands-on deep excavation, shoring and dewatering.
• Experience managing subcontractors and authority approvals.
• Currently based in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run daily site works, resources and work fronts across one or more sites.
• Oversee deep excavation shoring, dewatering and pipe laying.
• Manage permits, NOCs and inspections with DEWA, RTA, DM or ADM.
• Lead HSE on site including permits to work, confined space and trench safety.
• Track progress, costs and variations and keep site records.
• Report progress, risks and decisions needed to the Project Manager.

Skills

Site management

Stakeholder coordination

Subcontractor management

HSE management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Construction Manager Underground Utilities Dubai and Al Ain

We are recruiting for our client an established UAE contractor specialising in underground utilities and civil infrastructure. They are building their site leadership team for new projects in Dubai and Al Ain.

The role

You ll lead site execution across utilities projects sewer stormwater water and TSE networks and pump stations. You ll manage site engineers supervisors and subcontractors and report to the Project Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and run daily site works resources and workfronts across one or more sites
• Oversee deep excavation shoring dewatering and pipe laying including trenchless works where required
• Manage permits NOCs and inspections with DEWA RTA DM or ADM
• Lead HSE on site including permits to work confined space and trench safety
• Track progress costs and variations and keep site records to support claims
• Report progress risks and decisions needed to the Project Manager

Ideal qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years' experience, including 3+ years as Construction Manager, Site Manager or senior site lead
• Strong UAE experience on underground utilities projects for a contractor
• Hands‑on deep excavation, shoring and dewatering
• Experience managing subcontractors and authority approvals
• Currently based in the UAE

This is a strong next step for an experienced Senior Project Engineer or Site Manager ready to lead a full site team.