Site Civil Engineer

Binladin Contracting Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Binladin Contracting Group is seeking a Site Engineer in Dubai to oversee civil construction at the site level, ensuring work aligns with the project design, specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations. You will coordinate with contractors, consultants, and site workers to keep the project on time and within budget.

The role covers reinforced concrete and precast elements, with responsibilities spanning verification of setting-out, reinforcement, formwork, concrete placement, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of site engineering experience, preferably in UAE.
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Primavera) and AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities; ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site execution in line with design and specs.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and inspectors.
• Ensure safety regulations and QA/QC compliance.
• Monitor progress, cost, and resources to meet deadlines.
• Maintain project documentation and daily reports.
• Liaise with clients and consultants on site matters.
• Lead problem solving and coordinate changes with senior engineers.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Time management

Reading drawings

Communication

Leadership

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

Job description

To oversee and manage civil construction projects at the site level. This role involves ensuring that work is carried out according to the project design, specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations. The Site Engineer will collaborate with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and site workers to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion.

Key Scope: The role covers the complete execution cycle of reinforced concrete and precast structural elements, including rafts, columns, beams, walls, precast slabs, and precast beams, ensuring quality, safety, productivity, and timely completion.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Reinforced Concrete Raft:

• Verify setting-out, gridlines, excavation levels, formation levels, and blinding concrete levels with the Surveyor.
• Ensure waterproofing, protection, waterstops, and other embedded items are installed as per approved drawings.
• Supervise reinforcement fixing, including bar sizes, spacing, laps, couplers, cover, and additional reinforcement.
• Check formwork, construction joints, kicker details, sleeves, conduits, earthing connections, and MEP openings.
• Coordinate concrete supply, pump locations, access, manpower, and continuous pouring arrangements.
• Supervise concrete placement, compaction, levelling, finishing, and curing.
• Monitor concrete temperature and testing requirements, including slump, concrete temperature, and cube sampling, as applicable.
• Ensure approved procedures are followed for mass concrete, where applicable, including temperature monitoring and control measures.
• Coordinate post-pour inspections, curing, and rectification of any identified defects.

2. Reinforced Concrete Columns & Beams:

• Verify locations, dimensions, levels, horizontal and vertical alignment, soffit levels, and formwork supports.
• Inspect reinforcement, links, laps, couplers, concrete cover, and starter bars.
• Ensure formwork is properly aligned, plumb, secured, and adequately supported.
• Verify embedded plates, sleeves, conduits, and other cast-in items before pouring.
• Coordinate concrete delivery, placement, vibration, and prevention of segregation.
• Ensure proper curing, controlled formwork removal, and inspection of the finished concrete surface.
• Ensure formwork and temporary supports are stable and comply with approved requirements.
• Supervise concrete pouring, compaction, finishing, curing, and post-pour inspections.
• Ensure formwork striking and reshoring are carried out only after the required strength and approvals are achieved.

3. Reinforced Concrete Walls:

• Verify wall alignment, thickness, dimensions, levels, and construction joint locations.
• Inspect reinforcement, starter bars, laps, couplers, cover, and embedded items.
• Check formwork alignment, verticality, tightness, bracing, and resistance to concrete pressure.
• Ensure waterstops, sleeves, conduits, and MEP openings are installed before casting.
• Supervise concrete placement in controlled lifts, where required, with proper vibration to avoid honeycombing and segregation.
• Monitor concrete curing and inspect the wall after formwork removal.
• Report defects and coordinate approved repair procedures with QA/QC and the consultant.

4. Precast Beams and Slabs:

• Review approved precast shop drawings, erection layouts, lifting details, and installation sequences.
• Coordinate with the precast supplier regarding production, delivery schedules, inspection certificates, and lifting arrangements.
• Verify supporting structures, bearing levels, dimensions, and locations before installation.
• Ensure lifting equipment, lifting accessories, crane capacity, access routes, and exclusion zones are suitable and approved.
• Supervise unloading, lifting, positioning, alignment, and temporary stabilization of precast beams and slabs.
• Check bearing lengths, seating arrangements, connections, dowels, bolts, and joint gaps against approved drawings.
• Coordinate temporary propping and bracing in accordance with the approved erection design and method statement.
• Ensure grouting, joint treatment, connection works, and in-situ stitch concrete are completed as specified.
• Verify that precast elements are not released from lifting equipment until they are safely positioned and adequately secured.
• Arrange inspections and obtain the required approvals before proceeding with subsequent activities.

5. Project Coordination:

• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and other engineering professionals to ensure proper execution of project plans.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and workers to meet project goals.
• Communicate with the design team to clarify technical details and address design issues encountered on-site.

6. Quality Control:

• Ensure that all construction activities comply with the project’s quality standards.
• Conduct regular inspections and tests to verify that work is in accordance with the approved design and specifications.
• Prepare and maintain quality control documentation, including inspection reports and non-conformance reports (NCRs).

7. Progress Monitoring:

• Track project progress against the schedule and identify potential delays.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on project status, including work completed, upcoming tasks, and material usage.
• Update the project manager regularly on site activities, progress, and issues that may impact the schedule or budget.

8. Problem Solving:

• Identify and resolve construction-related problems as they arise.
• Make on-site adjustments as necessary, ensuring that design modifications align with project goals.
• Liaise with senior engineers to discuss major issues or changes that may affect the overall project.

9. Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate records of daily site activities, including work progress, material usage, and weather conditions.
• Ensure proper documentation of completed works, including photos, inspection sheets, and approvals.
• Ensure that all site documentation, including permits and certifications, is up to date and accessible.

10. Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance:

• Implement and monitor safety protocols on‑site in compliance with local and company HSE regulations.
• Conduct site safety inspections and ensure workers are following safety procedures.
• Identify potential hazards and implement measures to mitigate risks.
• Participate in toolbox talks and site safety meetings.

11. Cost Control:

• Monitor and control site expenditures to ensure they stay within the project budget.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates for materials, equipment, and labor.
• Identify areas where cost savings can be achieved without compromising quality or safety.

12. Stakeholder Communication:

• Liaise with clients, consultants, and local authorities as required to ensure the project progresses smoothly.
• Represent the company in site meetings and provide updates on construction progress.
• Address client concerns and ensure their requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in site engineering, preferably in the UAE construction industry.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in project management software ("e.g., MS Project, Primavera") and AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and plans.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Working Conditions

• Site-based role with regular visits to various project locations.
• Working hours may vary, with potential for extended hours during project deadlines.
• Exposure to construction environments, including outdoor work and potential hazards.