Railway Project Section Lead Engineer

Confidential Careers; Al Ain; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Section Head / Site Engineer for a major Railway Project. You will supervise site activities, manage section engineers, and ensure works meet drawings, specs, QA/QC, and HSE requirements.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, 8–12 years of construction experience on railway or infrastructure projects, strong leadership, and ability to coordinate with consultants and subcontractors on a fast-paced site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 8–12 years of relevant construction experience, preferably on railway or infra projects.
• Proven site supervision and section management experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily construction activities within the assigned section.
• Manage site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and site operatives.
• Ensure works follow drawings, specifications, method statements and ITPs.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and other disciplines.
• Monitor progress and ensure activities align with the approved programme.
• Review drawings and resolve technical issues or site constraints.
• Coordinate inspections, WIRs, material approvals and QC requirements.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and maintain a safe working environment.
• Monitor manpower, materials, equipment and resources for site activities.
• Prepare daily/weekly progress reports for the Project Manager.
• Coordinate interfaces between civil, structural, MEP, track and railway works.
• Assist in resolving technical and construction issues on site.
• Ensure all works meet quality standards and schedule.

Skills

Site supervision

Project coordination

QA/QC knowledge

HSE awareness

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

UAE driving license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Confidential Careers in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Section Head / Site Engineer for a major Railway Project. You will supervise site activities, manage section engineers, and ensure works meet drawings, specs, QA/QC, and HSE requirements.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, 8–12 years of construction experience on railway or infrastructure projects, strong leadership, and ability to coordinate with consultants and subcontractors on a fast-paced site.