Project Engineer

Rakhat Construction; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakhat Construction in the United Arab Emirates seeks a proactive Project Engineer with a strong site focus to support execution, coordination, and timely delivery of projects.

The role requires coordinating with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure works meet drawings, quality standards, safety requirements and schedules. It involves daily site coordination, technical reviews, progress reporting, and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in construction contracting.
• DM G+4 approval.
• Experience on residential, commercial, villa, or mixed-use projects.
• Knowledge of UAE construction regulations and HSE standards.
• Ability to read and coordinate IFC/shop drawings.
• Coordination with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and planning tools.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily construction activities to meet schedule and quality.
• Assist Project Manager in planning, monitoring, and controlling activities from mobilization to handover.
• Review IFC drawings, shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments to resolve issues.
• Monitor progress and report delays, risks, and recovery actions.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specs, quality plans, safety procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor workmanship and materials.
• Coordinate inspections with consultants and authorities; close comments and NCRs.
• Assist with manpower, material, plant planning to avoid delays.
• Prepare daily progress reports and project documentation.
• Attend coordination and progress meetings and provide updates.
• Support testing, commissioning, snagging, and final handover activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination skills

Problem-solving

Reporting skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project/Primavera

MS Office

Job description

Rakhat Construction is seeking a proactive and experienced Project Engineer with a strong background in construction contracting to support the execution, coordination, and timely delivery of construction projects.

The ideal candidate will be technically strong, site-oriented, and capable of coordinating with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure works are completed in line with approved drawings, quality standards, safety requirements, and project schedules. Project Engineer roles in UAE construction typically combine daily site coordination, technical reviews, progress monitoring, documentation, and stakeholder communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience as a Project Engineer, Site Engineer, or similar role within a construction contractor, preferably in the UAE.
• Must have at least DM G+4 approval
• Proven experience in building construction projects, including residential, commercial, villa, or mixed-use developments.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, sequencing, and site-execution requirements.
• Ability to read, review, and coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, and shop drawings.
• Good knowledge of UAE construction regulations, authority requirements, quality procedures, and HSE standards.
• Experience coordinating site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and inspectors.
• Familiarity with project scheduling, manpower planning, procurement coordination, and progress reporting.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and project-planning tools such as MS Project or Primavera is preferred.
• Strong communication, coordination, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple site priorities, and meet project deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise daily construction activities to ensure works are completed safely, on schedule, and as per approved drawings and specifications.
• Support the Project Manager in planning, monitoring, and controlling project activities from mobilization through completion and handover.
• Review IFC drawings, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical documents prior to execution.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments to resolve technical and site-related matters.
• Monitor work progress against the approved programme and report delays, risks, and proposed recovery actions to the Project Manager.
• Ensure all site works comply with approved drawings, project specifications, quality plans, safety procedures, and authority requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, materials, productivity, and overall work quality.
• Coordinate inspections with consultants and relevant authorities; ensure comments, observations, snags, and NCRs are closed within the required timeframe.
• Assist with manpower, material, plant, and equipment planning to avoid delays and maintain smooth site operations.
• Prepare and maintain daily progress reports, site records, technical correspondence, inspection requests, and project documentation.
• Attend coordination and progress meetings and provide clear updates on construction status, issues, and required actions.
• Support testing, commissioning, snagging, de-snagging, and final handover activities.