Project Engineer-Piling

Azizi Developments; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

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Job summary

Royal Infrastructure-Azizi Developments is seeking a Project Engineer – Piling & Shoring in Dubai to lead piling, shoring and deep foundation works on major developments. You will coordinate site teams, manage safety, quality and project timelines, and ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years of relevant civil construction experience in the UAE/GCC, with hands-on piling/shoring expertise and strong coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in piling and shoring.
• Experience with deep foundations and excavation support.
• Ability to coordinate site teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily piling, shoring and foundation activities.
• Coordinate bored, CFA and driven piles; monitor shoring systems.
• Oversee pile testing, integrity testing and related inspections.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance with drawings, ITPs and specs.
• Coordinate RFIs, technical queries, inspections and approvals.
• Plan daily/weekly work and manage manpower and equipment.
• Monitor progress, productivity, and site safety.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain records.

Skills

Piling

Shoring

Deep foundations

Site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Royal Infrastructure-Azizi Developments is an Azizi group infrastructure/construction entity supporting the delivery of large-scale development projects in Dubai. The company forms part of Azizi’s vertically integrated construction ecosystem, working alongside Gardinia Contracting and other specialist group companies. Its activities are relevant to civil, infrastructure, site development and construction operations.

The Project Engineer – Piling & Shoring will be responsible for the day-to-day engineering, coordination and site execution of piling, shoring and associated foundation/enabling works. The role will ensure that works are executed safely, efficiently, within approved programme requirements and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, quality standards and HSE requirements.

The position requires strong hands-on experience in piling, shoring, deep foundations, excavation support and ground-related works, together with the ability to coordinate site teams, subcontractors, consultants

Job Responsibilities:

1. Piling & Shoring Execution

• Supervise and manage daily site activities related to piling, shoring and foundation works.
• Coordinate execution of bored piles, CFA piles, driven piles and other deep foundation systems.
• Supervise shoring systems including secant piles, contiguous piles, sheet piles, soldier piles and other excavation-support systems, as applicable.
• Monitor pile installation, reinforcement cage placement, concreting and associated activities.
• Coordinate pile testing, integrity testing, load testing and related inspection activities.
• Monitor excavation, dewatering and temporary works associated with piling and shoring.

2. Engineering & Technical Coordination

• Review approved construction drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports and method statements.
• Ensure site execution is in accordance with approved engineering requirements.
• Identify technical issues, discrepancies and constructability concerns and coordinate resolutions with the Project Manager, consultant and design team.
• Review shop drawings, temporary works proposals and technical submissions.
• Coordinate RFIs, technical queries, inspections and approvals.

3. Site Planning & Execution

• Prepare daily and weekly work plans for piling and shoring activities.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials and subcontractors to achieve planned production targets.
• Monitor site productivity and ensure efficient utilization of piling rigs, cranes and associated equipment.
• Coordinate mobilization, setting out and sequencing of piling and shoring works.
• Monitor progress against the approved project programme and highlight delays or constraints.

4. QA/QC

• Ensure piling and shoring activities comply with approved ITPs, method statements, drawings and project specifications.
• Coordinate inspections with QA/QC engineers and consultants.
• Ensure proper documentation of pile records, concrete records, testing and inspection reports.
• Monitor workmanship and rectify non-conformances promptly.
• Support preparation and closure of NCRs, observations and inspection comments.

5. HSE

• Ensure all piling, excavation, lifting and shoring activities are executed in accordance with project HSE requirements.
• Conduct/participate in toolbox talks, risk assessments and daily safety briefings.
• Ensure safe operation of piling rigs, cranes and heavy equipment.
• Monitor excavation and shoring safety, working platforms and access arrangements.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents and potential project risks.

6. Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate closely with:
• Project Manager
• Operations Manager – Piling
• Construction Manager
• QA/QC team
• HSE team
• Survey team
• Consultants
• Clients
• Piling/shoring subcontractors
• Attend site coordination and technical meetings.
• Follow up on consultant/client inspections and approvals.
• Coordinate availability of reinforcement, concrete, casing, drilling fluids and other piling materials.
• Monitor equipment availability and productivity.
• Coordinate piling rigs, cranes, excavators, pumps and supporting equipment.
• Identify equipment breakdowns or productivity issues and coordinate corrective action.

8. Progress & Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Maintain records of:
• Number of piles completed
• Production rates
• Testing status
• Shoring progress
• Report delays, technical issues, material shortages and resource requirements to management.
• Monitor productivity and resource utilisation.
• Support measurement and verification of subcontractor works.
• Assist with variation identification and documentation.
• Monitor material wastage and equipment utilization.
• Support the Project Manager in maintaining project cost and productivity targets.

Job Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or Geotechnical/Civil-related Engineering.
• Professional engineering certification will be an advantage.

Experience

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in civil construction, piling, shoring or foundation works.
• Strong hands-on experience specifically in piling and shoring projects.
• UAE/GCC experience in major building, high-rise, infrastructure or large-scale development projects is preferred.

Current Dubai market postings for comparable Piling & Shoring Project Engineer roles commonly specify 8-10 years experience, while Royal Infra's own published Piling Project Engineer role emphasizes major piling/shoring project execution and site supervision.