Night-Shift Civil Engineer, Substation Construction

Transguard Workforce Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Transguard Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to oversee and manage civil construction activities for substation projects (132kV/220kV/400kV) in the UAE, including Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on safe, high-quality, and timely execution while coordinating with clients, consultants, QA/QC, and HSE teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of relevant experience, a Bachelors in Civil Engineering, and strong knowledge of drawings, specifications, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5–10 years of civil construction experience, preferably on substation projects.
• Experience managing civil works, subcontractors, QA/QC, and HSE.
• Familiarity with UAE utility projects and client coordination.
• Strong knowledge of drawings, specifications, method statements, and permit-to-work requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all civil construction activities during the night shift.
• Ensure work is executed per drawings, project specs, method statements, and permits.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractors, surveyors, QA/QC, and HSE teams for safe site operations.
• Track progress against the approved schedule and achieve productivity targets.
• Maintain compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards throughout execution.
• Coordinate with day-shift for smooth handovers and continuity.
• Prepare and submit daily progress reports including manpower and equipment usage.
• Liaise with TAQA, EDF, consultants and project management teams as required.
• Identify and resolve site issues promptly to avoid delays and maintain quality.
• Monitor site activities to ensure timely milestone completion.

Skills

Night shift supervision

Subcontractor coordination

QA/QC coordination

HSE compliance

Schedule tracking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Transguard Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to oversee and manage civil construction activities for substation projects (132kV/220kV/400kV) in the UAE, including Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on safe, high-quality, and timely execution while coordinating with clients, consultants, QA/QC, and HSE teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of relevant experience, a Bachelors in Civil Engineering, and strong knowledge of drawings, specifications, and