Site Engineer

PeopleStrong; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong invites a qualified Site Engineer to oversee day-to-day site execution on UAE infrastructure projects, including roads and utilities. You will ensure safety, quality, and compliance with authority regulations while meeting schedules.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of experience, with 3+ years on UAE infrastructure projects. Strong coordination with authorities, subcontractors, and QA/QC teams is essential.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Site Engineer, with at least 3 years on infrastructure projects in the UAE.
• Strong working knowledge of road construction, deep and shallow utilities, and wet utility works.
• Experience dealing with UAE authorities (RTA, DEWA, DM) for approvals, NOCs, and inspections.
• Ability to read and interpret civil and infrastructure drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (RTA, DM, BS, ASTM).
• Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD; knowledge of Primavera P6 is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily site activities for infrastructure works, including roads, earthworks, drainage, sewerage, stormwater, potable water, irrigation, and utility networks.
• Execute works as per approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project schedules.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, foremen, surveyors, and supervision consultants to ensure smooth site progress.
• Plan and allocate manpower, equipment, and materials for daily and weekly activities.
• Raise and close inspection requests (IRs) and material inspection requests (MIRs) with the consultant.
• Coordinate with UAE authorities such as RTA, DEWA, Dubai Municipality, Etisalat/du, and other service providers for NOCs, permits, and inspections.
• Monitor quality of works and implement corrective actions in coordination with the QA/QC team.
• Enforce HSE standards on site and ensure compliance with company and authority safety regulations.

Skills

Site supervision

Road construction

Utilities coordination

Reading drawings

Code knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Role Overview
We are looking for a Site Engineer with hands-on experience in UAE infrastructure projects to supervise and coordinate day-to-day site execution of roads, utilities, and related civil works. The role ensures work is delivered safely, to specification, on schedule, and in line with authority requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily site activities for infrastructure works, including roads, earthworks, drainage, sewerage, stormwater, potable water, irrigation, and utility networks.
• Execute works as per approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project schedules.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, foremen, surveyors, and supervision consultants to ensure smooth site progress.
• Plan and allocate manpower, equipment, and materials for daily and weekly activities.
• Raise and close inspection requests (IRs) and material inspection requests (MIRs) with the consultant.
• Coordinate with UAE authorities such as RTA, DEWA, Dubai Municipality, Etisalat/du, and other service providers for NOCs, permits, and inspections.
• Monitor quality of works and implement corrective actions in coordination with the QA/QC team.
• Enforce HSE standards on site and ensure compliance with company and authority safety regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Site Engineer, with at least 3 years on infrastructure projects in the UAE.
• Strong working knowledge of road construction, deep and shallow utilities, and wet utility works.
• Experience dealing with UAE authorities (RTA, DEWA, DM) for approvals, NOCs, and inspections.
• Ability to read and interpret civil and infrastructure drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (RTA, DM, BS, ASTM).
• Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD; knowledge of Primavera P6 is an advantage.