Site Engineer

Guildhall; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the UAE is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to supervise construction activities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate possesses at least 8 years of site experience, a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, and is familiar with UAE regulations. Responsibilities include coordinating with teams, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining site documentation. This role requires a proactive and reliable individual with strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of site experience in construction projects.
• Currently based in the UAE or Saudi Arabia.
• Must be registered with the UAE Society of Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise on-site construction activities.
• Coordinate with consultants and subcontractors.
• Implement health and safety standards on-site.

Skills

Site supervision

Technical drawing interpretation

Health and safety compliance

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

The Role Guildhall is working with a leading company in the construction and infrastructure industry to hire experienced Site Engineers for upcoming projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong site background and familiarity with UAE regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise on-site construction activities, ensuring adherence to plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Interpret technical drawings and assist subcontractors and workers with execution.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams for smooth project flow.
• Implement and monitor health and safety standards on-site.
• Oversee materials and equipment usage and coordinate timely deliveries.
• Maintain accurate site documentation including daily logs, progress reports, and inspections.
• Perform quality checks and resolve site-related issues efficiently.
• Support with project cost tracking and recommend cost-saving solutions.
• Execute additional tasks assigned by project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, MEP Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of site experience in construction projects.
• Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus).
• Currently based in the UAE or Saudi Arabia.
• Team-oriented, reliable, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be registered with the UAE Society of Engineers.
• Must hold one of the following certifications: Land Digging, Filling & Levelling (Abu Dhabi), Building Contracting G+12 (Dubai), or Port and Marine Engineering (Abu Dhabi).

About the company

Guildhall is the most respected HR & Headhunting Consultancy in the MENA Region. With deep, extensive knowledge of HR & Recruiting in the region, Guildhall has become a trusted partner of choice for candidates and clients. Starting from an exclusive recruitment agency in Dubai - UAE, Guildhall has grown into an elite service with the ability to cover vacancies across MENA and Asia-pacific. Offering tailored Career Sessions and an innovative industry-first membership program designed to save money on core services. Guildhall is the partner of choice.