Senior Civil Engineer - Project Execution

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai seeks a Senior Civil Engineer - Project Execution to lead planning, coordination, and delivery of residential and commercial developments.

You will oversee site activities, ensure designs meet UAE codes, manage stakeholders, and drive on-time project completion with safety and quality at the core.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years UAE experience, a Civil Engineering degree, and a track record in project execution and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering and at least 10 years UAE construction experience.
• Proven expertise in structural engineering, construction planning, and project execution.
• Experience managing residential or commercial developments.
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural activities across residential and commercial construction projects.
• Develop practical execution plans and organize work according to project milestones.
• Review structural drawings, specifications, technical submissions, and method statements.
• Ensure construction activities follow approved designs and applicable UAE codes.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and site work sequences.
• Identify engineering conflicts and implement technically sound solutions. The engineer will monitor daily site progress and take corrective action when schedules, resources, quality, or coordination issues place delivery targets at risk.
• Conduct inspections and verify workmanship before consultant review.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical and electrical teams, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Enforce health and safety requirements throughout assigned work areas.
• Review material submissions and confirm compliance with project specifications.
• Maintain inspection records, progress reports, technical correspondence, and supporting documentation.
• Reduce rework, material waste, and avoidable construction delays.
• Lead coordination meetings and communicate priorities clearly to site teams.
• Support snag resolution, completion documentation, and final project handover.

Skills

Civil construction management

Structural engineering coordination

Residential and commercial projects

Project execution planning

Construction scheduling

UAE building codes

Site inspection and quality control

Method statement review

Technical drawing interpretation

Contractor and consultant coordination

Health and safety compliance

Progress monitoring and reporting

Resource and material planning

Project completion and handover

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer - Project Execution Job Snapshot Role: Senior Civil Engineer - Project Execution Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Construction Function: Civil & Structural Engineering Experience: Minimum 10 years of UAE experience Job Type: Full-time

LEAMS Education is inviting applications on behalf of its construction sister concern for a Senior Civil Engineer - Project Execution in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, within the Construction industry. The position requires an accomplished professional who can lead planning, structural coordination, and project execution for residential and commercial developments. The successful engineer will direct site activities, coordinate stakeholders, resolve technical challenges, and ensure that projects comply with approved designs, UAE construction codes, safety requirements, budgets, and delivery schedules.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Construction Function: Civil & Structural Engineering Salary: 12000-18000 AED per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Senior Civil Engineer will provide technical and operational leadership throughout planning, mobilization, construction, inspection, completion, and handover. The role has a direct impact on structural quality, resource efficiency, site productivity, safety, and timely delivery. Effective coordination will be essential for keeping consultants, contractors, suppliers, and site teams aligned with project objectives and approved requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural activities across residential and commercial construction projects.
• Develop practical execution plans and organize work according to project milestones.
• Review structural drawings, specifications, technical submissions, and method statements.
• Ensure construction activities follow approved designs and applicable UAE codes.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and site work sequences.
• Identify engineering conflicts and implement technically sound solutions. The engineer will monitor daily site progress and take corrective action when schedules, resources, quality, or coordination issues place delivery targets at risk.
• Conduct inspections and verify workmanship before consultant review.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical and electrical teams, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Enforce health and safety requirements throughout assigned work areas.
• Review material submissions and confirm compliance with project specifications.
• Maintain inspection records, progress reports, technical correspondence, and supporting documentation.
• Reduce rework, material waste, and avoidable construction delays.
• Lead coordination meetings and communicate priorities clearly to site teams.
• Support snag resolution, completion documentation, and final project handover.

Ideal Profile

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering and possess at least 10 years of UAE construction experience. The preferred candidate will demonstrate proven expertise in structural engineering, construction planning, and project execution. Successful experience managing residential or commercial developments is required. Strong knowledge of UAE construction codes and safety regulations must be supported by confident leadership, effective stakeholder coordination, and dependable decision-making.

Skills Set

• Civil construction management
• Structural engineering coordination
• Residential and commercial projects
• Project execution planning
• Construction scheduling
• UAE building codes
• Site inspection and quality control
• Method statement review
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Contractor and consultant coordination
• Health and safety compliance
• Progress monitoring and reporting
• Resource and material planning
• Project completion and handover

Why Join Us

This senior opportunity offers responsibility for important technical and operational decisions across Dubai construction projects. The engineer will influence site performance from planning through completion while helping an expanding team strengthen quality, coordination, and delivery discipline.

About the Company

LEAMS Education is a Dubai-based organization known for operating British and CBSE schools. This engineering vacancy is being advertised for its construction sister concern, which is expanding its project delivery team in Dubai.