Senior Civil Engineer

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Civil Engineer to oversee and coordinate construction activities. You will lead projects from concept to completion, review design specifications, and manage budgets effectively. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 6-12 years of experience are required. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This role is not remote and offers a contract employment type.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-12 years of experience in civil engineering including site supervision and project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise civil engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Review and approve design drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources effectively.
• Ensure compliance with local authority standards, codes, and safety regulations.
• Conduct site inspections, progress monitoring, and quality assurance checks.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and documentation.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, and government authorities.
• Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and propose practical engineering solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and site teams.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Oversee and coordinate Civil construction and maintenance activities in a construction or industrial site setting. Responsible for managing a team of Civil foremen technicians ensuring work is carried out efficiently according to specifications and in compliance with safety regulations ultimately contributing to the successful completion of projects and the smooth operation of Civil systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise civil engineering projects from concept through completion.

• Review and approve design drawings specifications and calculations.

• Manage project budgets schedules and resources effectively.

• Ensure compliance with local authority standards codes and safety regulations.

• Conduct site inspections progress monitoring and quality assurance checks.

• Prepare technical reports proposals and documentation.

• Liaise with clients contractors consultants and government authorities.

• Identify risks troubleshoot issues and propose practical engineering solutions.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers and site teams.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering (Masters preferred).

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification is an advantage.

• Minimum 612 years of experience in civil engineering including site supervision and project management.

Additional Information :

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• High attention to detail and quality orientation.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract