On-Site Project Engineer – Food & Industrial Facilities (UAE)

Atoms; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Atoms is seeking a proactive Site Engineer for UAE-based project delivery. The role focuses on supporting design approvals through construction, commissioning, and handover, coordinating with authorities, and ensuring safe, efficient site operations across Abu Dhabi and Dubai projects.

The ideal candidate has a Civil/Mechanical/Engineering background with 3–5 years of site delivery experience, on-site coordination skills, and familiarity with local codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required for the role.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in site engineering, construction, or project delivery.
• Experience in F&B-related environments such as cloud kitchens or food production facilities is preferred.
• Experience supporting on-site execution, contractor coordination, and fit-out works.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, site-based environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with local construction codes, safety standards, and authority requirements in Qatar is an advantage.
• Must have your own car and driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from design approvals through construction, commissioning, and handover to Operations.
• Coordinate with local authorities and support inspections and regulatory approvals.
• Organizing materials and ensuring sites are safe and clean.
• Preparing cost estimates and ensuring appropriate materials and tools are available.
• Providing technical advice and suggestions for improvement on particular projects.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment as required.
• Drawing up work schedules and communicating adjustments to crew members and clients.
• Gathering data, compiling reports and delivering presentations to stakeholders.
• Delegating tasks and scheduling meetings and training sessions where required.
• Working with civil/structural engineers and architects to ensure sites are fit for purpose.
• Maintain detailed documentation of all site engineering activities.

Skills

Site engineering

Contractor coordination

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Atoms is seeking a proactive Site Engineer for UAE-based project delivery. The role focuses on supporting design approvals through construction, commissioning, and handover, coordinating with authorities, and ensuring safe, efficient site operations across Abu Dhabi and Dubai projects.

The ideal candidate has a Civil/Mechanical/Engineering background with 3–5 years of site delivery experience, on-site coordination skills, and familiarity with local codes.