Site Engineer – Steel Structure

SD (Middle East) LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SD (Middle East) LLC in Dubai, UAE, invites applications for a Site Engineer–Steel Structure to lead mechanical installation, commissioning and site supervision on regional projects.

You will coordinate with multiple departments, guide subcontractors, and ensure quality, safety and timely completion while identifying potential risks and implementing preventive actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in steel structure practices within Industrial automation, specifically Baggage Handling or Material Handling Systems.
• Willing to work on projects outside UAE and KSA.
• Fluent in English; Arabic or other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with mechanical installation, commissioning and maintenance of equipment across projects.
• Guide and educate subcontractors on 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 monitor site progress.
• Assist quality team with inspections and handover to client.

Skills

Site supervision

Mechanical installation

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engineering analysis tools

Job description

Together we make the difference

We are a leading provider of innovative and high-performance solutions for airport logistics. Our portfolio includes products and solutions for baggage and cargo handling, high-end software for the digitalization of logistics processes as well as an extensive range of maintenance and services. Major customers include renowned airports and airlines around the globe.

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

What are my 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 projectsand 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.

What do I need to qualify for the role?

• 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.