Site Engineer

Mira Construction; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mira Construction is seeking an experienced Civil Site Engineer for a Dubai-based role to supervise daily construction activities and coordinate with sub‑contractors. You will ensure adherence to approved drawings, local codes, and safety standards on high‑rise and commercial projects.

The role requires strong surveying, CAD reading, and reporting skills, with knowledge of Dubai Municipality guidelines. Fluency in English is essential, with Hindi/Urdu/Arabic as a plus for workforce management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; UAE equivalency is a plus.
• 3–6 years of site execution experience in the UAE (commercial/residential/high-rise).
• Strong knowledge of Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, DDA guidelines.
• Fluent English; knowledge of Hindi/Urdu/Arabic is a strong advantage for site workforce management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction activities to meet master schedules, specs and safety standards.
• Verify levels, alignments and positioning using surveying tools against approved site plans.
• Prepare and raise RFIs/IRs for consultant approvals during pours and structural works.
• Direct sub‑contractors, foremen and site labour to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
• Enforce Dubai Municipality and HSE guidelines, including summer work rules and permit-to-work systems.
• Maintain daily site logs, track deliveries and report progress to project management.

Skills

Site supervision

Setting out

Surveying

Quality assurance

Subcontractor management

HSE compliance

CAD interpretation

MEP coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

UAE equivalency preferred

Tools

CAD software

Total Station

Auto Level

Job description

We are hiring an experienced and energetic Civil Site Engineer to join our team in Dubai. If you have a strong track record of managing on‑site day‑to‑day operations, ensuring compliance with UAE structural and safety standards and keeping projects on schedule, we want to hear from you.

Role Overview

As a Site Engineer you will be responsible for supervising daily construction activities, coordinating sub‑contractors, maintaining high quality standards and ensuring strict adherence to approved drawings and local authority guidelines (Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, DDA). You will report directly to the Project Manager and serve as the main link between design plans and site execution.

Key Responsibilities

Site Supervision & Execution

• Oversee daily construction activities to ensure progress meets master schedules, structural specifications and safety standards.

Setting Out & Surveying

• Verify levels, alignments and positioning using surveying instruments relative to approved site plans and affection plans.

Quality Assurance & Inspection Requests (IR)

• Prepare and raise Requests for Inspection (RFIs, IRs) for consultant approvals across concrete pours, reinforcement checks and structural works.

Subcontractor & Workforce Management

• Direct sub‑contractors, foremen and site labour forces to maximize productivity and prevent material wastage.

Authority & HSE Compliance

• Enforce Dubai Municipality and MOHRE Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) guidelines including strict adherence to summer midday‑break regulations and site permit‑to‑work systems.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate daily site logs, track material deliveries, flag design discrepancies and prepare progress updates for project management.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering (Equivalency from the UAE Ministry of Education is a plus).

Experience

3 to 6 years of site execution experience within commercial, residential, or high‑rise construction projects in the UAE.

Local Approvals & Knowledge

Strong familiarity with local authority procedures (Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, DAA, Dubai Civil Defence).

Technical Proficiency

Ability to read and interpret complex CAD drawings, MEP coordination layouts, and structural details. Hands‑on experience with surveying equipment (Total Station/Auto Level) is required.

Certifications

Dubai Municipality (DM) card or Society of Engineers (SOE) membership is strongly preferred.

Driving License

Valid UAE driving license is required.

Languages

Fluent in English (spoken and written); knowledge of Hindi/Urdu or Arabic is a strong advantage for site workforce management.