Logistics Engineer (Onsite)

SupportFinity™; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Logistics Engineer (Onsite) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to oversee logistics plans for major development projects.

You will coordinate with consultants, contractors and site teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates bring at least 10 years of overall experience, 5 years in a similar role, and a proven track record in the Middle East, with strong MS Office skills and fluent English.

Qualifications

• BSc in construction management, engineering, architecture or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 10 years of overall experience in related fields.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar logistics role.
• Minimum 5 years in the Middle East region.
• Experience with civil & infrastructure projects including roads, bridges and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor and update the Project Logistics Management Plan.
• Interface with Consultants and Contractors teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Oversee logistics on Project Sites ensuring compliance with approved plans.
• Coordinate security, traffic management, and equipment allocation at sites.
• Ensure compliance with QHS&E requirements related to logistics operations.
• Collaborate with site teams to resolve logistics issues and minimize delays.
• Prepare regular reports on logistics performance and site conditions.
• Oversee Consultant and Contractor teams and their logistics plans.
• Ensure Contractors’ plans align with Project requirements.
• Monitor and report on all logistics arrangements and site operations.

Skills

Fluency in English

Team management

Communication skills

Education

BSc construction management, engineering, architecture or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

Title

Logistics Engineer (Onsite)

Logistics Engineer (Onsite. Mixed use development)

LOCATION

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Project Description

KBR has been appointed under a framework agreement with the region’s biggest developer in Abu Dhabi to oversee a diverse portfolio of projects that contribute to Abu Dhabi's growth. This includes developing essential infrastructure such as transportation networks and utilities, alongside public spaces and involving also the shaping of thriving communities by managing the development of residential housing projects and ensuring the quality of new educational facilities, together with the development of mosques and maximizing urban space through infill development projects. This PMC role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on Abu Dhabi's built environment.

THE ROLE

Reports to the Logistics Manager and supports the implementation of logistics strategies and plans for Project Sites.

Main Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor and update the Project Logistics Management Plan.
• Interface within the Consultants and Contractors relevant teams to ensure seamless Project operations and timely completion.
• Overseeing the implementation of logistics arrangements on Projects Sites ensuring compliance with the approved Logistics Management Plans and overall allocated Project deliverables.
• Oversee multiple Project Sites security and traffic management, and equipment allocation.
• Ensure compliance with QHS&E requirements (Quality, Health, Safety & Environment) related to logistics operations.
• Collaborate with site teams to resolve logistic operations related issues as they arise, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.
• Prepare regular reports on logistics performance and site conditions.
• Oversee the relevant Consultant and Contractor teams.
• Ensure that Contractors’ logistics management plans are in line with the requirements of the Project.
• Coordinate with the relevant teams to resolve all Projects Sites security and logistics issues.Monitoring and preparing the necessary reports on all logistics arrangements and Site logistics operations including but not limited to third party Contractors.

Experience, Skills And Knowledge

• BSc construction management, engineering, architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years overall experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in Middle east.
• Knowledge of operational aspects of civil & infrastructure projects including roads, bridges and utilities with experience in construction management and practice.
• Experience and skills of managing consultants and contractors.
• User of MS Office.
• Fluency in English language both written and spoken.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong customer and stakeholder focus
• Team Management & Team player
• Accepts Responsibility
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• HSE Awareness

About the company

KBR, Inc.