Senior Construction Engineer

SEE Engineering; Dubai; Presencial; AED 140.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

See Engineering is seeking a technically strong Senior Construction Engineer to act as the CEO’s independent technical representative across our project sites. You’ll visit sites regularly, verify what’s happening against reports, and provide concise, evidence-based updates on progress, quality, sequencing and delivery risks.

This hands-on, site-based role requires experience with main contractors in the UAE, strong knowledge of construction methods, and the ability to read programmes and

Formación

• 7–10 years of hands-on construction experience with a main contractor in the UAE.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, drawings, and MEP interfaces.
• Ability to read and interrogate construction programmes and assess progress on site.
• Clear, concise English report writing and the ability to speak with project managers, consultants and subcontractors.
• Valid UAE driving licence and willingness to travel to sites regularly.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out regular site inspections across multiple projects, as directed by the CEO.
• Verify actual site progress against programmes, progress reports, drawings and specifications.
• Review construction methods and sequencing across structural, architectural, MEP and finishing works, including trade interfaces, access and inspection requirements.
• Identify and investigate delays, defects, rework, coordination issues and low productivity using site observation, drawings, programmes and discussions with site teams.
• Assess whether completion forecasts and recovery plans are realistic.
• Separate verified facts from assumptions, and challenge explanations professionally.
• Prepare concise written reports covering the issue, evidence, root cause, time, cost and quality impact, recommended action, owner and target date.
• Follow up on agreed corrective actions and confirm they’ve been effective before recommending closure.
• Escalate urgent safety or structural concerns immediately through site procedures.

Conocimientos

Site inspections

Progress reporting

Quality control

Reading drawings/programmes

English report writing

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Descripción del empleo

We’re looking for a technically strong Senior Construction Engineer to act as the CEO’s independent technical representative across our project sites. You’ll visit sites regularly, check what’s actually happening against what’s being reported, and give the CEO clear, evidence-based reports on progress, quality, sequencing and delivery risks.

This is a hands‑on, site‑based role for an engineer who knows how buildings are actually built and isn’t afraid to ask difficult questions.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out regular and targeted site inspections across multiple projects, as directed by the CEO.
• Verify actual site progress against programmes, progress reports, drawings and specifications.
• Review construction methods and sequencing across structural, architectural, MEP and finishing works, including trade interfaces, access and inspection requirements.
• Identify and investigate delays, defects, rework, coordination issues and low productivity using site observation, drawings, programmes and discussions with site teams.
• Assess whether completion forecasts and recovery plans are realistic.
• Separate verified facts from assumptions, and challenge explanations professionally.
• Prepare concise written reports covering the issue, evidence, root cause, time, cost and quality impact, recommended action, owner and target date.
• Follow up on agreed corrective actions and confirm they’ve been effective before recommending closure.
• Escalate urgent safety or structural concerns immediately through site procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 7–10 years of hands‑on construction experience with a main contractor in the UAE, as Site Engineer, Senior Site Engineer, Project Engineer or Construction Manager.
• Strong practical knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, drawings, specifications, civil and MEP interfaces, finishing works and quality control.
• Ability to read and interrogate construction programmes and assess real progress on site.
• Clear, concise English report writing, with confidence speaking to project managers, consultants and subcontractors.
• Valid UAE driving licence and willingness to travel to sites regularly.

Preferred

• Experience on high‑rise, villa community or mixed‑use projects in the UAE.
• Exposure to defect investigation, snagging, or quality and progress audits.
• PMP or similar certification.