Site Engineer – Steel Structure

Vanderlande; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking a Site Engineer – Steel Structure for Dubai, UAE. The role involves supporting the Site Manager in mechanical installation, commissioning and maintenance on multiple projects across the region.

You will guide sub-contractors, coordinate with construction and procurement, and supervise steel works installation at the site. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, has at least 5 years in steel structures within industrial automation, and is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in steel structure practices in industrial automation, especially baggage handling or material handling systems.
• Willing to work on projects outside the UAE and KSA.
• Strong knowledge of engineering analysis tools and mechanical design and installation practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders in diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in mechanical installation, commissioning and maintenance of equipment across projects.
• Guide and educate sub-contractors with installation best practices.
• Coordinate with construction and procurement to identify tools and consumables for site execution.
• Supervise installation of steel works and prepare work packages for site teams.
• Support proposals with input from lessons learned and project experiences.
• Monitor and report site progress and assist quality with inspections and handover activities.
• Identify risks and implement preventive actions with Engineering and Drafting teams.

Skills

English fluency

Stakeholder engagement

Multicultural teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Site Engineer – Steel Structure (Dubai, UAE)

Be part of our Project Execution team as a Site Engineer – Steel Structure in Dubai, UAE.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager regarding mechanical installation, commissioning and maintenance of equipment across various projects in the region.
• Guide and educate sub-contractors with installation best practices.
• Coordinate with the construction and procurement departments to identify the tools and consumables required for the site execution.
• Support and supervise the installation of steel works for projects.
• Prepare work packages for the site installation teams.
• Support the proposals department with input for upcoming projects and share previously learned lessons.
• Monitor and report on the site progress.
• Support the quality team with inspections, closing out snag points and eventual handover to the client.
• Identify potential risks for failures and implement preventive actions with the Engineering and Drafting teams to prevent defects in the Engineering deliverables.
• Responsible for implementing and monitoring all mechanical-related works at the site as per approved drawings and methods.
• Accountable to follow occupational health, safety, security, environment and quality practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in steel structure practices in the Industrial automation domain, specifically in Baggage Handling or Material Handling Systems.
• Willing to work on projects outside of UAE and KSA.
• Strong knowledge of engineering analysis tools and mechanical design and installation practices.
• Effective interpersonal skills, ability to engage internal and external stakeholders, and ability to work in multiple cultural teams.
• Fluent in English. Arabic or other languages would be an advantage.