Senior Project Engineer

MPH Groupe; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for a 24-month project in Dubai, UAE, with responsibilities spanning overseeing engineering activities related to construction and procurement, ensuring HSSE compliance, and managing project specifications. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field. Fluent English is required, with knowledge of French or Arabic considered a plus.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in a similar position is mandatory.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience required.
• Knowledge of contract management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering activities related to procurement and construction during Detailed Engineering phase.
• Prepare the onshore campaign for construction.
• Ensure compliance with HSSE, Quality, and Technical contractual requirements.

Skills

Project management skills (Budget / Cost / Schedule)

Excellent knowledge in civil works & earthworks

Ability to work in a multi-cultural business environment

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer with the following details :

Location: Dubai, UAE with mission in IRAQ

Duration: 24 months with the possibility of extension

Start Date: February 2026

Qualifications / Experience required

• Mandatory experience in a similar position : 10 Years
• Degree: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Professional experience : 15 years minimum.
• Excellent knowledge in civil works & earthworks, infrastructures, engineering, construction, installation, commissioning
• Knowledge and understanding of contract management
• Project management skills (Budget / Cost / Schedule)
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural business environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Language : English as mother tongue or Fluent in English (speaking and writing), French and / or Arabic language is a plus.

Job Dimensions

• During the Detailed Engineering phase, the job holder is responsible, within the GPP team located in the engineering offices and under the GPP Package Manager, for overseeing and advising the engineering team with regards to engineering activities related to construction and procurement.
• The job holder is also in charge of the preparation of the overall construction activities to be carried out by the EPC Contractor on SITE in IRAQ (and Subcontractors).
• The job holder ensures that all HSSE, Quality and Technical contractual requirements are duly applied by EPC Contractor and all Subcontractors on the construction discipline.
• The job holder is also accountable for demonstrating, individually, an exemplary behaviour with regard to HSE, ethics and "code of conduct".

Job holder responsibilities

• Oversee all engineering activities related to procurement and construction during Detailed Engineering phase,and close follow up for both area OSA / Utilities & Process
• Prepare the onshore campaign
• Ensure close out