Section Engineer – Infrastructure

NSR Associates; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Section Engineer for a major civil engineering project in the Middle East. This exciting role offers a tax-free opportunity with a 16-month program and a construction value of 50 million. Candidates must possess a degree in Civil Engineering and at least three years of experience, particularly in roadworks, highways, and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and technical problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to motivate a diverse team. If you are ready to embrace the challenges of this fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-graduate experience as a Section Engineer.
• Experience working for a Main Contractor or Sub Contractor.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineers for setting out and quality assurance.
• Handle associated paperwork and systems required by the local client.

Skills

Communication Skills

Motivational Skills

Technical Problem-Solving

Patience and Sense of Humor

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Are you a Section Engineer / Senior Engineer seeking an exciting tax-free opportunity in the Middle East? If you are not scared of hard work, long hours, concrete pours after dark, and all the challenges that come from a major heavy civil engineering project in the Middle East, this could be the role for you.

• 50 Million Construction Value
• 16 Month Program
• Fast-paced project Main Contractor hiring

He or she will have a can-do attitude to make a success of this opportunity. Managing an overseas workforce comes with various challenges that you must be willing to embrace:

• Communication: Can you get the real answer needed, not what they want to tell you?
• Productivity: When the chips are down, can you drive and motivate?
• Technical: Can you foresee the issues and challenges before they fester into real problems?
• Attitude: It’s not easy, whatever anyone says. Have you got the patience and sense of humor when needed?

You will not be required to set out, but you will be required to manage a team of engineers setting out, quality assurance, and all associated paperwork and systems required by the local client.

Following is seen as essential for a successful application:

• Degree in Civil Engineering from a UK or Irish University
• Minimum of 3 years post-graduate and site experience as a Section Engineer
• Must have clear experience working for a Main Contractor or Sub Contractor
• Roadworks, Highways & Infrastructure experience is ESSENTIAL
• You understand the 11-day week culture working for a Main Contractor
• You understand the budget listed is a TAX-FREE all-in; you pay for your own accommodation
• Happy to provide references upon request