Site Engineer ( Ports / Marine )

Egis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Waagner Biro Bridge Services is seeking a Site Engineer to support the EPC execution of marine and coastal construction projects across the UAE. You will supervise site activities, coordinate subcontractors and resources, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity at all times.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, 5+ years of site experience in marine construction, and familiarity with UAE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of site engineering experience in marine/construction EPC projects.
• Experience with UAE projects and port/marine infrastructure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily marine construction activities and site workforce.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, survey teams, and marine plant operations.
• Ensure works meet drawings, specs, method statements, and project requirements.
• Monitor productivity, progress and resource utilization against schedules.
• Maintain safety, quality, and compliance with ITPs and HSE standards.
• Prepare progress reports and site records; verify material availability.
• Support planning, commissioning, testing and handover activities.

Skills

Site supervision

Coordinating subcontractors

HSE compliance

Project reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

With over 50 years of excellence, Waagner Biro Bridge Services is a leader in construction engineering across Dubai and the UAE. We specialise in innovative solutions for bridge systems, steel structures, and infrastructure projects, serving both government and private sectors.

Backed by a skilled team of engineers, we handle every stage, from design to construction and maintenance, with precision and quality. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability drives us to deliver projects that stand the test of time.

Learn more: https://waagnerbiro-bridgeservices.com/

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Site Engineer to support the EPC execution of marine and coastal construction projects across the UAE. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising site activities, coordinating subcontractors and resources, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily marine construction activities and site workforce.
• Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
• Coordinate construction activities with subcontractors, suppliers, survey teams, and marine plant operations.
• Monitor productivity, progress, and resource utilization against project schedules.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational issues affecting project execution.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with quality requirements and ITPs.
• Prepare progress reports, daily site records, and work completion documentation.
• Coordinate material requirements and verify availability for planned activities.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, company procedures, and client requirements.
• Support project planning, commissioning, testing, and handover activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of site engineering experience within marine construction, infrastructure, or EPC projects.
• Previous UAE project experience is important.
• Experience working with marine equipment, subcontractors, and site-based project delivery teams.
• Familiarity with international construction standards and HSE requirements.
• Previous experience working on Abu Dhabi Ports projects (AD Ports Group), including port infrastructure, marine terminals, quay walls, jetties, breakwaters, dredging, and waterfront developments, will be highly preferred.
• Valid UAE driving license preferred

Additional Information

• UAE/GCC marine construction experience.
• Experience working with EPC contractors on large-scale marine infrastructure projects.
• Ability to manage multiple work front in a fast-paced project environment.