Engineering Audit Manager

Archibat; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Archibat HR is seeking an Engineering Audit Manager – Real Estate Development for an international high-end real estate development group with operations spanning the UK, the UAE, and China, specializing in landmark luxury residential and mixed-use developments in Dubai, London, and beyond.

The Group possesses end-to-end capabilities across the entire value chain—from land acquisition and design to construction, sales, and asset management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction/engineering audit.
• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction standards and regulatory framework.
• Professional certification (e.g., PMP, CCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical and construction audits across development projects, including design, procurement, and site execution phases.
• Review contractor and consultant compliance with contract terms, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Assess project cost control, variation orders, and payment certifications against work completed.
• Evaluate compliance with UAE construction regulations, municipality requirements, and building codes.
• Conduct site visits to verify physical progress against reported completion and financial claims.
• Identify risks related to project delays, cost overruns, and contractor performance.
• Liaise in Arabic with site engineers, contractors, and relevant government/regulatory bodies.
• Present findings and recommendations to project management and Audit Committee.

Skills

Auditing

Quality control

Arabic language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

1099982 Civil engineering & Construction Dubai Senior

Archibat HR is seeking an Engineering Audit Manager – Real Estate Development for an international high-end real estate development group with operations spanning the UK, the UAE, and China, specializing in landmark luxury residential and mixed-use developments in Dubai, London, and beyond. The Group possesses end-to-end capabilities across the entire value chain—from land acquisition and design to construction, sales, and asset management. As a benchmark developer in the UK and UAE property markets, the company is driven by a core philosophy of «innovative design + international standards.» Backed by the professional collaboration of a multinational team and a proven track record of world-class delivery, its portfolio is highly regarded by high-net-worth clients around the globe.

The Role

We are seeking an Engineering Audit Manager to join its Internal Audit function in Dubai, responsible for reviewing technical and construction-related processes across active development projects. Fluency in Arabic is required to liaise with site teams, contractors, and government authorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical and construction audits across development projects, including design, procurement, and site execution phases
• Review contractor and consultant compliance with contract terms, technical specifications, and quality standards
• Assess project cost control, variation orders, and payment certifications against work completed
• Evaluate compliance with UAE construction regulations, municipality requirements, and building codes
• Conduct site visits to verify physical progress against reported completion and financial claims
• Identify risks related to project delays, cost overruns, and contractor performance
• Liaise in Arabic with site engineers, contractors, and relevant government/regulatory bodies
• Present findings and recommendations to project management and Audit Committee

Required profile

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in construction/engineering audit, project quality control, or QS roles within real estate/construction
• Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written)
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction standards and regulatory framework
• Professional certification (e.g., PMP, CCP, or equivalent) preferred

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