Senior Site Assurance Engineer: Construction Progress & Quality

See Engineering; Dubai; On-site; AED 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Site inspections

Progress reporting

Quality control

Reading drawings/programmes

English report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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