Senior Site Engineer in Dubai, UAE

Utopia Design; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Dubai

AutoCAD/Revit licences provided

International project team

Job summary

Utopia Design seeks a Senior Site Engineer to lead on-site execution for a high-end boutique hotel project in Dubai. Relocation will be required for non-local candidates, with you acting as the key link between remote design teams and on-site progress.

You will manage site activities, ensure quality and adherence to plans, and collaborate with the project team to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture
• Proficiency with design/engineering software is required

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site activities and ensure compliance with local codes and safety regulations
• Conduct regular site inspections and address safety and quality concerns
• Collaborate with Project Manager and Head of Construction to execute plans, manage schedules, and supervise procurement
• Maintain high standards of quality control and craftsmanship
• Monitor site expenses and manage resources to stay within budget
• Coordinate subcontractors and on-site teams to maintain workflow
• Step in for Head of Construction as needed and liaise with project team

Job description

We're looking for a capable and hands-on Senior Site Engineer to take the lead on the ground for the construction of a high-end boutique hotel in Dubai. If you're not already based there, relocation will be necessary.

In this opportunity, you'll be the key link between our remote design and project teams and the day-to-day progress on site. You'll be responsible for ensuring that construction meets our high standards of quality, follows agreed plans and specifications, and stays within time and budget constraints.

We're looking for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in managing teams and site activity independently — someone who can take ownership and ensure the delivery reflects the level of excellence expected by our clients.

What You Will Do

• Oversee all on-site activities, ensuring full compliance with local building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards
• Conduct regular site inspections, proactively addressing safety and quality concerns, and ensuring construction follows approved plans, drawings, and specifications
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager and Head of Construction to execute the construction plan, manage schedules, allocate resources, and oversee material procurement
• Maintain high standards of quality control, ensuring all work reflects the level of detail and craftsmanship defined in the design
• Monitor construction expenses at site level to ensure alignment with the approved budget, identifying cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality
• Coordinate subcontractors, skilled labor, and on-site teams to maintain steady workflow, proactively address challenges, and foster a collaborative environment
• Step in for the Head of Construction when needed, including attending meetings and contributing to key decisions
• Act as the main point of contact between the construction site and the wider project team, including the Head of Construction

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture
• Minimum of 6 years across construction site functions (e.g. Inspector, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, Site Supervisor, Assistant Project Manager, Construction Manager, Superintendent)
• Completed at least 2 full-cycle projects in Dubai, ideally in hospitality
• Proven track record in hospitality or high-end residential construction
• Ability to provide clear examples of resolving technical or logistical challenges during past construction projects
• Proficiency in construction software and tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, and other relevant applications
• Strong knowledge of local building codes, regulations, and construction practices essential to successful delivery
• Proficiency in English is required for communication with our international-based management team and some site teams

Benefits

• This opportunity is based on-site in Dubai, UAE, in close collaboration with the team bringing the project to life
• All tools are covered. We provide AutoCAD, Revit, and other software and licences you need for the opportunity, kept up to date
• You'll be part of a landmark luxury hospitality project in Dubai, taken from construction through delivery — the kind of project that anchors a portfolio
• A truly international team. Architects, engineers, and project managers from every corner of the world, united by the same standards and the same bar for quality