Project Engineer (Civil)

Careers International; Ajman; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers International in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Civil Project Engineer to review surveys, assist with PEPs, and ensure drawings reach site engineers accurately. You will oversee mobilisations, attend progress meetings, and maintain weekly status reports while coordinating with subcontractors and planning teams.

Fluent English is required, Arabic preferred; experience on medium to large-scale UAE/GCC civil projects is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Strong communication and site management skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and project scheduling tools.
• Experience in medium to large-scale civil projects in the UAE/GCC.
• Fluent in English; Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify site surveying and setting out for accuracy.
• Assist in preparation and execution of the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Ensure technical drawings, sketches, and shop drawings are delivered to site engineers accurately.
• Oversee project mobilisation and closeout efforts efficiently.
• Attend weekly progress meetings (internal and client-side); assist in preparing Minutes of Meeting.
• Monitor ongoing site work and provide weekly status reports.
• Maintain daily communication with subcontractors and planning teams to ensure project timelines are met.
• Coordinate logistics for material procurement, shipment, and delivery.
• Implement and monitor project inventory control systems.
• Support in client payment valuations and other financial documentation.
• Address and resolve internal and external client complaints professionally.
• Review contract documents and compare them with tender agreements to identify deviations.
• Comply with and support QHSE policies and practices.
• Coordinate with project-related personnel to ensure smooth daily operations and timely completion.
• Provide continuous support to Project Management Team (PMT) and senior leadership.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Project Manager.

Skills

Strong communication

Site management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and verify site surveying and setting out for accuracy

• Assist in preparation and execution of the Project Execution Plan (PEP)

• Ensure technical drawings, sketches, and shop drawings are delivered to site engineers accurately

• Oversee project mobilisation and closeout efforts efficiently

• Attend weekly progress meetings (internal and client-side); assist in preparing Minutes of Meeting

• Monitor ongoing site work and provide weekly status reports

• Maintain daily communication with subcontractors and planning teams to ensure project timelines are met

• Coordinate logistics for material procurement, shipment, and delivery

• Implement and monitor project inventory control systems

• Support in client payment valuations and other financial documentation

• Address and resolve internal and external client complaints professionally

• Review contract documents and compare them with tender agreements to identify deviations

• Comply with and support QHSE policies and practices

• Coordinate with project-related personnel to ensure smooth daily operations and timely completion

• Provide continuous support to Project Management Team (PMT) and senior leadership

• Perform other duties assigned by the Project Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

• Strong communication and site management skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and project scheduling tools

• Must have experience in medium to large-scale civil projects in the UAE/GCC

• Fluent in English; Arabic preferred