Site Engineer

Rakhat Construction; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakhat Construction is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to oversee site activities for building construction projects in Dubai. A Civil Engineering degree and Dubai Municipality G+4 certification are mandatory, with 3–5 years of UAE contracting experience and high-rise project exposure.

The role involves coordinating with consultants, subcontractors, and site teams, managing progress, safety, and quality, and preparing daily reports and inspections. Immediate joiners are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Dubai Municipality G+4 Certification / Engineer Card required.
• 3–5 years UAE experience with a contracting company.
• High-rise building project experience mandatory.
• Experience supervising structural, civil, architectural, and finishing works on high-rise developments.
• Ability to read architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily civil, structural, and architectural construction activities as per drawings, specs, methods, and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality requirements, regulations, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, foremen, surveyors, and site teams.
• Review IFC/shop drawings and submittals; identify discrepancies and coordinate solutions.
• Monitor site progress, manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractor performance.
• Conduct quality inspections for foundations, concrete works, waterproofing, and finishes.
• Coordinate site inspections with authorities and close observations promptly.
• Prepare daily progress reports, site diaries, and inspection requests.
• Raise RFIs for design clarifications and report issues to Project Manager.
• Support work planning, sequencing, and allocation of resources.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and PPE usage.
• Assist with snagging, handover, and close-out documentation.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Office

Read drawings

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Rakhat Construction is seeking an experienced and qualified Site Engineer to oversee and manage site activities for building construction projects in Dubai. The successful candidate must hold a Civil Engineering degree, valid Dubai Municipality G+4 certification, and proven high-rise project experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily civil, structural, and architectural construction activities in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project schedules.
• Ensure works are carried out in compliance with Dubai Municipality requirements, relevant building regulations, quality standards, and health and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, foremen, surveyors, and internal site teams.
• Review IFC drawings, shop drawings, material submittals, and technical documents; identify discrepancies and coordinate solutions with the relevant parties.
• Monitor site progress, manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractor performance to support timely project completion.
• Conduct quality inspections for excavation, shoring, foundation works, reinforcement, formwork, concrete works, blockwork, waterproofing, façade-related civil works, and finishes.
• Coordinate site inspections with consultants and relevant authorities and ensure observations are closed within the required timeframe.
• Prepare daily progress reports, site diaries, inspection requests, work records, material delivery records, and other project documentation.
• Raise RFIs for design clarifications and report site issues, delays, variations, and quality concerns to the Project Manager.
• Support work planning, sequencing, and allocation of manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Ensure all site teams comply with approved safety requirements and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Assist with snagging, handover, close-out documentation, and completion of outstanding works.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Valid Dubai Municipality G+4 Certification / Engineer Card is mandatory.
• Minimum 3–5 years of UAE experience with a contracting company.
• Proven experience in high-rise building projects is mandatory.
• Experience in managing or supervising structural, civil, architectural, and finishing works for high-rise residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments.
• Strong knowledge of high-rise construction methods, including foundation works, concrete frame structures, vertical transportation coordination, waterproofing, façade interfaces, and finishing works.
• Good understanding of UAE construction practices, Dubai Municipality procedures, inspection requirements, and site safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and project reporting tools.
• Strong communication, coordination, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• UAE driving licence is preferred.
• Immediate joiners are preferred.