Site Engineer - Al Futtaim - Dubai, UAE

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,240 - 212,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth prospects in leading real estate development organization

Opportunity to work on major mixed-use destinations

Job summary

AlFuttaim is seeking a Site Engineer in Dubai to supervise day-to-day construction activities, managing labour teams and subcontractors to ensure quality standards.

This role involves resolving site issues, maintaining documentation, and contributing to large-scale real estate developments. Strong candidate will have a degree in engineering and 2-5 years of relevant experience, excelling in site operations and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of industry experience in construction or real estate development.
• Strong understanding of site operations, safety, and technical procedures.
• Experience working with subcontractors and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise labour teams and assign work to subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Maintain performance documentation and daily work records.
• Resolve site-level issues to ensure project progress.
• Monitor material usage and control wastage.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure work quality.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders for deliverables.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Site supervision and labour management

Subcontractor coordination

Construction safety compliance

Material cost awareness

Issue resolution and progress monitoring

Documentation and reporting

Quality assurance and environmental compliance

Continuous improvement mindset

Communication and stakeholder interaction

Education

Degree in Engineering

Minimum certificate-level professional qualification

Job description

Position Overview

This Site Engineer role at Al Futtaim in Dubai focuses on supervising day-to-day construction activities, ensuring work is completed safely, within budget, on time, and to required quality standards. The position manages labour teams, subcontractors, and specific work zones, supporting the delivery of large real estate and mixed-use developments within Al Futtaim Group Real Estate.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Real Estate
• Function: Engineering
• Salary: 14000-19000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise labour teams and assign work to firemen, gangs, and subcontractors in an organized manner.
• Ensure all site activities are carried out safely and comply with AFC procedures.
• Maintain performance documentation and daily work records.
• Resolve site-level issues to ensure project progress stays on schedule.
• Monitor material usage, cost awareness, and wastage control.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure work quality.
• Support operational tasks and contribute to planning with timelines up to six months.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders for specific tasks and deliverables.
• Assist in meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards across assigned areas.
• Adapt to new tasks and ensure completion of related job duties.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery.

Ideal Profile

• Strong customer focus and ability to work across cross-functional boundaries.
• Ability to manage complexity and influence others.
• Strong initiative, problem-solving, and results-driven approach.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to guide teams.
• Situational adaptability and self-awareness in fast-paced site environments.

Skills Set

• Site supervision and labour management.
• Subcontractor coordination.
• Construction safety compliance.
• Material cost awareness.
• Issue resolution and progress monitoring.
• Documentation and reporting.
• Quality assurance and environmental compliance.
• Continuous improvement mindset.Communication and stakeholder interaction.

What Qualifies You for the Role

• Degree in Engineering with minimum certificate-level professional qualification.
• 2-5 years of industry experience in construction or real estate development.
• Strong understanding of site operations, safety, and technical procedures.
• Experience working with subcontractors and site teams.
• Ability to handle routine and non-routine site tasks efficiently.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on major mixed-use destinations such as Dubai Festival City.
• Growth prospects in one of the region's leading real estate development organizations.
• Collaborative culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to large-scale development operations across MENA.
• Contribute directly to high-impact, community-focused developments.

About the Company

Al Futtaim Group Real Estate manages a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across the MENA region, developing and operating residential, commercial, retail, education, healthcare, and tourism assets. As the master developer behind Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City, the division delivers long-term value by planning, developing, constructing, and managing large-scale destinations across regional markets.