Senior Office Engineer

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Dubai seeks an experienced Senior Office Engineer to oversee project documentation, technical submissions, authority approvals, and multi-trade subcontractor coordination within the Building Division.

The role requires strong knowledge of Dubai regulatory requirements, Dubai Municipality procedures, and coordination of Facade, MEP, and Fit-out works, with emphasis on DM inspections, permits, and handover certificates.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: BTech in civil engineering or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating facade, MEP, and fit-out works.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai regulatory requirements and DM procedures.
• Ability to manage multi-trade subcontractor coordination and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and follow up on building permits, NOCs, and approvals with Dubai Municipality and other authorities.
• Coordinate DM inspections, IRs, testing, and ensure compliance with the Dubai Building Code.
• Obtain completion, occupancy, and handover certificates from authorities.
• Track authority comments and close them out promptly.
• Coordinate day-to-day technical and documentation matters with specialist subcontractors (Facade, MEP, Fit-out, etc.).
• Lead inter-disciplinary coordination between structure, architecture, facade, MEP, and fit-out, including clash resolution.
• Review and coordinate MEP coordinated drawings (CSD) and shop drawings for alignment prior to approval.
• Manage facade interfaces, anchor/bracket details, and fire safety requirements for cladding.
• Coordinate fit-out works with base-building services and structure, including access and handover.
• Issue and track submittals, RFIs, method statements, and material approvals; follow up with consultants.
• Attend subcontractor and coordination meetings, record minutes, and track action items to closure.

Skills

Authority coordination

Facade coordination

MEP coordination

Shop drawings review

Documentation management

Cladding coordination

Education

BTech in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Office Engineer to join our Building Division. The role manages project documentation, technical submissions, authority approvals, and multi-trade subcontractor coordination. It is best suited to someone with strong knowledge of Dubai regulatory requirements, Dubai Municipality (DM) procedures, and coordination of Facade, MEP, and Fit-out works.

Authority Coordination and Approvals

• Prepare, submit, and follow up on building permits, NOCs, and approvals with Dubai Municipality and other authorities (DCD, DEWA, RTA, Trakhees, DDA, du/Etisalat, as applicable).
• Coordinate DM inspections, Inspection Requests (IRs), and testing requirements, and ensure compliance with the Dubai Building Code and current regulations.
• Obtain completion, occupancy, and handover certificates from the relevant authorities.
• Track authority comments and close them out promptly.
• Coordinate day-to-day technical and documentation matters with specialist subcontractors, including Facade/Cladding, MEP (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, ELV/BMS), Fit-out, Waterproofing, Lifts, Landscaping, and other trades.
• Lead and support inter-disciplinary coordination between structure, architecture, facade, MEP, and fit-out, including clash resolution, builder's work details, and interface and sleeve/opening coordination.
• Review and coordinate MEP coordinated drawings (CSD) and shop drawings, ensuring services, ceiling heights, and architectural layouts are aligned before approval and execution.
• Manage facade interfaces, including anchor and bracket details, structural and slab-edge interfaces, mock-ups, performance testing, and authority/Civil Defense requirements for cladding and fire safety.
• Coordinate fit-out works with base-building services and structure, including access, sequencing, and handover of areas.
• Issue and track subcontractor submittals, RFIs, method statements, and material approvals, and follow up with consultants for timely responses.
• Attend subcontractor and coordination meetings, record minutes, and track action items to closure.

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications : BTech in civil Engineering