Project Engineer – Steel Structures (PEB & Hot-Rolled)

AL YARMOUK METAL CONSTRUCTION L.L.C; Ajman; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment visa

Standard benefits as per UAE Labour Law

Job summary

AL YARMOUK METAL CONSTRUCTION L.L.C in Ajman is seeking an experienced Project Engineer specializing in Steel Structures, particularly in Pre‑Engineered Buildings (PEB) and hot‑rolled steel. The role involves managing projects from fabrication to site erection and requires strong technical and client-facing skills.

The successful candidate will lead technical meetings and ensure quality control of site operations. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant UAE experience.

A valid UAE driving license is essential and immediate joiners are preferred. The salary will depend on experience and technical capability, alongside standard benefits per UAE labour law.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of UAE experience in managing fabrication and erection of hot-rolled structures.
• Strong understanding of design modifications and engineering adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical point of contact on-site.
• Lead technical meetings with clients and contractors.
• Oversee day-to-day operations for steel frame erection.
• Review structural shop drawings and technical alignment.
• Coordinate safe steel erection sequences and labor allocation.
• Enforce quality standards for structural alignment and inspections.

Skills

Technical communication

Site management

Client negotiation

Knowledge of steel structures

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly proactive Project Engineer in Steel Structures specializing in Pre‑Engineered Buildings (PEB) and hot‑rolled structural steel. This role requires a strong balance of technical expertise, site management, and client‑facing communication. The ideal candidate will manage projects from fabrication through to site erection, handling daily site coordination and representing the company in technical meetings with clients and consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Management & Coordination: Act as the primary technical point of contact on‑site. Seamlessly coordinate workflows between the fabrication workshop, logistics, main contractors and sub‑contractors to ensure smooth uninterrupted erection schedules.
• Client / Consultant Technical Meetings: Lead and participate in technical progress meetings with clients, main contractors, and consultants. Confidently address, discuss and resolve technical queries, design discrepancies, variations, and engineering adjustments regarding PEB hot‑rolled structures.
• Site Fabrication Supervision: Oversee day‑to‑day site operations for heavy hot‑rolled steel frame erection and PEB assembly including built‑up frames, secondary cold‑formed members, and cladding systems.
• Drawing Review & Technical Alignment: Review structural shop drawings, connection layouts, bolted/welded and anchoring plans. Ensure any design modifications discussed with the client are accurately translated on‑site.
• Erection Resource Planning: Coordinate safe steel erection sequences, crane positioning, rigging plans and lifting operations. Manage labor allocation and sub‑contractor progress to meet project milestones.
• QA/QC & Authority Approvals: Enforce strict quality standards for structural alignment, welding inspection, and torqueing. Clear site inspections with consultants and local UAE municipality inspectors.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of solid UAE experience directly managing the fabrication, site coordination, and erection of both PEB systems and hot‑rolled structural steel.

Communication & Technical Skills

• Strong technical vocabulary and communication skills. Must be confident in handling technical pushback and negotiation during client/consultant meetings.
• Deep understanding of steel grades, connection details, welding procedures (WPS), and cladding installation.

Requirements

• Valid UAE driving licence (essential for moving between sites, workshops, and client offices).
• Immediate joiners preferred (candidates on a cancelled visa, visit visa, or short notice period).

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: depending on experience and technical capability.

Benefits: Employment visa and standard benefits as per UAE Labour Law.