Site Engineer

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC is seeking an experienced Site Engineer (Civil/Architecture) for an upcoming Abu Dhabi project on a fixed-term contract of about 4.5 months. You will manage day-to-day site execution, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure work aligns with drawings, specifications and schedule.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture, 7+ years of site engineering experience, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture.
• 7+ years of site engineering experience on building or construction projects.
• Ability to run site operations independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and site resources.
• Excellent organizational, planning and problem-solving skills; proactive hands-on attitude.
• Good command of English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and supervise daily site activities in line with drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Plan upcoming works (short-term look-ahead programmes) and sequence activities to meet project milestones.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, plant, equipment and materials to keep the site productive.
• Monitor progress against targets and the baseline programme; flag delays early and propose recovery actions.
• Prepare accurate daily progress reports covering manpower, equipment, work completed and issues.
• Anticipate site constraints and resolve them with the project team.

Skills

Coordination

Site management

Planning

Problem-solving

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

URGENT HIRING - Site Engineer (Civil / Architecture)

Contract Period: 15 November 2026 - 30 March 2027 (tentative, approx. 4.5 months)

JOB SUMMARY

• Position: Site Engineer (Civil / Architecture)
• Experience: 7+ years in construction site engineering
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client, an established contracting company in the UAE, is looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join an upcoming project in Abu Dhabi on a fixed-term basis. You will own day-to-day site execution, which includes managing activities independently, planning ahead, coordinating subcontractors and resources, and keeping the works on programme. This is a hands-on role for a proactive engineer who anticipates constraints and resolves them before they affect progress.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently manage and supervise daily site activities in line with drawings, specifications and quality standards
• Plan upcoming works (short-term look-ahead programmes) and sequence activities to meet project milestones
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, plant, equipment and materials to keep the site productive
• Monitor progress against targets and the baseline programme; flag delays early and propose recovery actions
• Prepare accurate daily progress reports covering manpower, equipment, work completed and issues
• Anticipate site constraints (access, interfaces, materials, approvals) and resolve them with the project team
• Liaise with the Project Manager, consultants and design team on technical queries, RFIs and site instructions
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and promote a safe working culture on site
• Support inspections, quality checks and handover documentation for completed works

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture
• Minimum 7 years of site engineering experience on building or construction projects
• Proven ability to run site operations independently with minimal supervision
• Strong experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and site resources
• Solid understanding of construction programmes, progress tracking and site reporting
• Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on attitude
• Good command of English, written and spoken
• Proficiency in MS Office; AutoCAD and/or Primavera P6 / MS Project is an advantage
• UAE project experience and a valid UAE driving licence preferred
• Available to join by mid-November 2026 for the full contract period