Site Engineer - Structural (Dubai Buildings Projects)

Khatib & Alami; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Khatib & Alami is seeking a Site Engineer - Structural for Dubai Buildings Projects. You will act as a technical adviser on site, monitor progress, and ensure work aligns with K&A specifications and QC procedures. Daily site information such as submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings will be processed.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering; Chartered certification is preferred. At least 5 years in a contracting or supervision role in the Middle East, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required).
• Chartered Engineering certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in construction supervision services.
• Understanding of international engineering standards and codes.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong planning, organization, and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in written and spoken Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the installations of equipment on site.
• Review shop drawings, submittals and bills of quantities for accuracy.
• Monitor site progress and ensure work conforms to K&A specifications and QC procedures.
• Assist in coordinating with project team, clients, and third parties as needed.
• Ensure safety requirements are followed on site.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Professional Engineering certification or equivalent

Knowledge of construction supervision services

Understanding of international engineering standards and codes

Interpersonal and leadership skills

Communication skills

Planning and organization skills

Time management skills

Proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English

Job description

Site Engineer - Structural (Dubai Buildings Projects) Job Description Job Alerts Link Job Title: Site Engineer - Structural (Dubai Buildings Projects) Start Date: 18-August-2026 Job Location: DUBAI

Job Summary

The Site Engineer- Structural is a member of the supervision services team. S/He acts as a technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, contractors and site team. The jobholder monitors site progress and makes sure that the work carried is as per K&A specification and QC procedures. He processes daily site information, such as Submittals, RFI's and Shop drawings.

Key Responsibilities (Financial)

• Ensure responsibilities are fulfilled with a high quality and in a cost-effective manner

Key Responsibilities (Customer Focus)

• Support Project Managers with managing client relations and expectations, as needed
• Support Project Managers with responding to client clarifications on technical and contractual issues, as needed
• Support Project Managers with organizing inspections by third parties, as needed
• Ensure client satisfaction with construction supervision services

Key Responsibilities (Internal Business Process)

• Review shop drawings, materials submittals and bills ofquantities for accuracy of calculations. Notify theAssociate Project Manager of any discrepancies
• Supervise the installations of equipment on site.
• Closely work with the project team to carry outall inspection subject to the daily form submitted bycontractor
• Ensure that the materials at store are according to theapproved materials submittals
• Attend technical and progress meetings to discuss andshare relevant information for the smooth progress ofthe construction project
• Monitor site progress; make sure that the work carriedon site is as per K&A specification and QC procedures.
• Notify the Contractor of any necessary revisions.
• Review the contractor payment and compare thepercentages submitted by the contractor with the actualon site. Raise any discrepancies to the Contractor foraction.
• Monitor all safety aspects of the project and ensure strictadherence to the safety regulations as dictated by theSenior HSSE Engineer.
• Issue letters, site instructions and NCR, as necessary.
• Implement corporate policies and procedures

Qualification, Technical Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Chartered Professional Engineering certification or equivalent is preferred
• Knowledge of construction supervision services
• Understanding of international engineering standards and codes
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Good communication skills
• Good planning and organization skills
• Strong attention to details
• Strong time management skills
• Proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English

Specific Experience Required to Execute this Role

• 5+ years of experience in an engineering function in a contracting company or a construction supervision function
• Experience within the Middle East

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