Senior Civil Procurement Engineer - Construction Projects

Dhafir Development & Contracting LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dhafir Development & Contracting LLC in the UAE seeks a detail-oriented Procurement Engineer / Sr. Procurement Engineer with a civil construction background to join our team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 7–10 years of procurement experience, including at least 3 years in a contracting company in the UAE. You will evaluate quotations, negotiate prices, prepare LOIs and subcontract agreements, and monitor subcontractor variations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 7–10 years procurement experience, with at least 3 years as Procurement Engineer in a contracting company (UAE preferred).
• Ability to evaluate subcontractor quotations, negotiate prices, and select best offer.
• Experience in preparing LOI, subcontract agreements, and related documents.
• Follow up subcontractor variations and analyze cost effects of alternatives.
• Strong command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and finalize Supplier/ Sub Contractor procurement for the company projects.
• Direct and manage procurement process life cycle from inception to end.
• Review performance of approved sub-contractors/suppliers and make status recommendations.
• Check LOI drafts for compliance with contract documents or identify alternatives.
• Study contract documents (specifications, drawings and bill of quantities) to ensure that the correct quantities of items have been identified for procurement.
• Make sure LOIs are duly approved by Subcontractor / Supplier.
• Study the contract documents (specifications, drawings and bill of quantities) to ensure that the correct quantities of items have been identified for procurement.

Skills

Quotation evaluation

Price negotiation

LOI preparation

Subcontract agreements

Cost variation analysis

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Dhafir Development & Contracting LLC in the UAE seeks a detail-oriented Procurement Engineer / Sr. Procurement Engineer with a civil construction background to join our team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 7–10 years of procurement experience, including at least 3 years in a contracting company in the UAE. You will evaluate quotations, negotiate prices, prepare LOIs and subcontract agreements, and monitor subcontractor variations.