Project Engineer - Interior Design

ELE Interior; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

ELE Interior in Dubai is seeking a proactive Project Engineer to manage costings, liaise with suppliers and contractors, and ensure delivery of luxury interior projects within budget and to high quality standards.

You will oversee site operations, review drawings, develop detailed schedules, and maintain documentation while reporting to management. The role requires strong coordination with design teams and stakeholders to ensure on-time completion and adherence to client requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UAE driving license and vehicle to use for work.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with clients, design team, management and contractors/suppliers.
• Proficient in project management software, Excel, AutoCAD and PlanSwift.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise on-site activities, ensuring that all construction and design work meets quality standards, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Monitor progress and liaise with site teams to resolve issues during construction.
• Maintain a routine schedule of site visits throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review architectural and design drawings for accuracy, cost feasibility and alignment with budget and client requirements.
• Provide feedback on design elements that could impact cost or timeline.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules ensuring timely completion of all phases.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and design teams for on-time delivery of materials and services.
• Regularly update stakeholders on project timelines, delays or schedule changes.
• Ensure production and design teams stay on schedule and report changes to management.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely, within-spec, and on-budget delivery of materials.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers and contractors for best value.
• Oversee contractor performance to meet contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Conduct tendering processes and review BOQs.
• Utilize company software to enhance efficiency and data management.
• Maintain materials library.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Highly organized

Valid UAE driving license

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

PlanSwift

Project management software

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 04/08/2026

The Project Engineer role requires a proactive professionalwho can manage costings, liaise with suppliers and contractors, and ensure thesuccessful delivery of projects within budget and to the highest standards ofquality. The ideal candidate will have experience in luxury interiors, a strongunderstanding of project management, and an ability to oversee site operationsefficiently. The Project Engineer will report directly to Management

Key Responsibilities

SiteSupervision

• Oversee and supervise on-site activities, ensuring thatall construction and design work meets the specified quality standards,timelines, and budgetary constraints.
  
• Monitor progress and liaise with site teams to resolveany issues or discrepancies that arise during the construction process.
  
• Maintain a routine schedule of site visits throughoutthe project lifecycle
  

ReviewingDrawings and Specifications

• Thoroughlyreview architectural and design drawings to ensure accuracy and feasibility interms of cost and materials.
  
• Ensurethat all designs align with the project's budget, schedule, and clientrequirements.
  
• Providefeedback on design elements that could impact the cost or timeline of theproject.
  

Schedulingand Timeline Management

• Developand manage detailed project schedules, ensuring that all phases of the projectare completed on time.
  
• Coordinatewith suppliers, contractors, and design teams to ensure timely delivery ofmaterials and services.
  
• Regularlyupdate stakeholders on project timelines, delays, or changes in the schedule.
  
• Ensureproduction and design team are on schedule to meet deliverables and report tomanagement any changes
  

Supplier and Contractor Management

• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to ensure that all materials and services are delivered on time, tospecification, and within budget.
  
• Negotiate contracts, terms, andpricing with suppliers and contractors, ensuring best value for the company andclients
  
• Oversee contractor performance,ensuring they meet contractual obligations and quality standards.
  
• Tendering process and review BOQs
  
• Utilise and develop company softwareto enhance efficiency and data
  
• Ensure maintenance of materialslibrary
  

ContractAdministration

• Prepareand manage contracts for suppliers, subcontractors, and other third parties.
  
• Ensurecompliance with all contractual terms and conditions.
  
• Addressany disputes or issues that arise between the company, contractors, or clients.
  
• Ensureclient signs off on completion
  

Reportingand Documentation

• Provideregular reports on cost performance, site progress, and potential risks.
  
• Maintaindetailed and accurate records of all project-related financial transactions,agreements, and communications.
  
• Ensurethat all documentation complies with legal and company standards.
  

Requirements

• Must have a valid UAE driving licenseand vehicle to use for work
  
• Highly organised
  
• Excellent communication skills toeffectively communicate with clients, design team, management andcontractors/suppliers
  
• Proficient in project managementsoftware, Excel, AutoCAD and Plan Swift