Pre Construction Engineer

NSR Associates; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

NSR Associates in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Pre-Construction Engineer to lead development of construction methodologies, logistics strategies, and temporary works planning during pre-construction of major building projects.

You will coordinate with design, planning and commercial teams, review tender submissions, and ensure buildability and safe site access for complex schemes across the UAE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in UAE/GCC construction with main contractors on large projects.
• Expertise in logistics, crane planning, temporary works and sequencing.
• Strong buildability, excavation and structural construction knowledge.
• Experience preparing technical tenders and delivery strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of site logistics strategies and access plans.
• Prepare crane strategies, lifting plans and heavy lifting methodologies.
• Coordinate temporary works including formwork and stability requirements.
• Develop construction methodologies and phasing plans for complex projects.
• Collaborate with design, planning, commercial and delivery teams to identify risks and value engineering.

Skills

Construction logistics

Crane planning

Temporary works

Construction sequencing

Buildability assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job description

As part of our Clients continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Engineerto lead the development of construction methodologies, logistics strategies, temporary works planning, and structural buildability solutions during the pre-construction phases of major building projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of comprehensive construction logistics strategies and site logistics plans, ensuring safe and efficient site operations, access arrangements, material flow, welfare facilities, and traffic management.
• Prepare and manage crane strategies, tower crane studies, lifting plans, and heavy lifting methodologies to support tender submissions and project delivery.
• Oversee the planning and coordination of temporary works solutions, including excavation support systems, working platforms, access arrangements, formwork, and structural stability requirements.
• Develop detailed construction methodologies, phasing plans, sequencing strategies, and buildability assessments for complex projects.
• Collaborate with design, planning, commercial, and project delivery teams to identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions during the pre-construction phase.

Candidate Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' experience within the UAE/GCC construction market, working for reputable main contractors on large-scale building projects.
• Demonstrable expertise in construction logistics, crane planning, temporary works, construction sequencing, and methodology development.
• Strong technical understanding of substructure, superstructure, structural construction, excavation works, and complex buildability challenges.
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical tender submissions, construction methodologies, logistics plans, and pre-construction delivery strategies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and senior management.