Site Engineer – Civil (High-Rise & Towers)

ATGC Transport and General Contracting L.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 112,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

ATGC Transport and General Contracting L.L.C. seeks an experienced Site Engineer (Civil) to oversee daily civil and structural construction for flagship high-rise projects in Abu Dhabi.

You will set out, supervise work, manage subcontractors, and maintain quality control to ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance. The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and 3–6+ years of site execution experience, including 2+ years on high-rise towers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• 3–6+ years of site execution experience in general contracting, with at least 2+ years on high-rise buildings (G+20 floors).
• Proficiency in reading structural, architectural, and MEP drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day civil and structural construction activities on-site, including piling and concrete works.
• Ensure adherence to IFC drawings, codes, and standards; conduct inspections with consultant/client reps.
• Direct and manage subcontractors and labor for efficient workflow and monthly valuations.
• Maintain daily site logs and prepare weekly/monthly progress reports.
• Promote HSE standards and conduct toolbox talks and risk assessments.

Skills

Site supervision

Quality control

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM/Revit

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Site Engineer (Civil) to oversee daily civil construction operations for our flagship high-rise and tower projects. You will be responsible for setting out, quality control, structural execution, workforce supervision, and subcontractor management to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to structural specifications.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Site Supervision & Execution

• Supervise day-to-day civil and structural construction activities on-site, including excavation, deep foundation work (piling/diaphragm walls), reinforced concrete structures, post-tensioning, structural steel, and facade coordination.
• Perform site layout, setting out, leveling, and structural alignment using surveying instruments and BIM/CAD drawings.
• Monitor daily progress against the baseline project schedule, ensuring productivity targets are met for both in-house labor and subcontractors.
• Coordinate structural handovers to MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) and Architectural finishing teams to avoid site clashes.

2. Quality Control & Technical Management

• Ensure all structural and civil works comply with project specifications, IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings, local building codes, and international structural standards.
• Conduct joint inspections with the Consultant / Client representative for steel reinforcement, formwork, concrete pours, and structural joints (raising Inspection Requests - IRs/RFIs).
• Identify technical discrepancies or constructability issues in drawings and issue Requests for Information (RFIs) to the engineering/design team.

3. Subcontractor & Labor Management

• Direct and manage trade contractors, steel fixers, formwork carpenters, and concrete crews to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Review subcontractor progress claims, measure completed works on-site, and assist the Commercial/QS team with monthly valuations.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Enforce strict Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards across high-rise work zones (fall protection, edge protection, crane operations, and scaffolding safety).
• Participate in daily toolbox talks and conduct site hazard assessments prior to high-risk activities (heavy lifts, high-altitude formwork, concrete pumping).

5. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate daily site logs documenting weather conditions, manpower, equipment usage, material deliveries, and work progress.
• Prepare weekly and monthly site progress reports for the Site Manager / Project Manager.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience: 3 to 6+ years of site execution experience in general contracting, with at least 2+ years specifically on high-rise buildings or multi-story towers (G+20 floors minimum).
• Technical Skills:
• Advanced understanding of reinforced concrete structures, slipform/jumpform shuttering systems, post-tensioned (PT) slabs, and high-strength concrete.
• Proficiency in reading structural, architectural, and MEP drawings.
• Hands-on familiarity with AutoDesk AutoCAD, BIM/Revit viewers, and MS Office.
• Experience with high-rise logistics: tower crane coordination, concrete boom placer management, and hoist planning.
• Strong leadership and workforce supervision capabilities.
• Clear verbal and written technical communication skills.
• High awareness of site safety culture in elevated construction zones.