Site Engineering Lead — Projects & Safety

EMIRATES GLOBAL ALUMINIUM (EGA); Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) in Dubai invites an experienced Lead Engineer to drive on-site coordination across safety, quality, and cost objectives. You will liaise with safety, security, and area owners to ensure installations meet requirements and timelines.

The role requires a civil engineering degree, at least five years of site experience, and the ability to lead contractor teams while coaching junior engineers and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or similar field.
• Minimum five years of site experience covering safety management and construction processes.
• Basic engineering and design skills sufficient to deliver expected results.
• Experience in project management development and application.

Responsibilities

• Directly monitor and evaluate the work of engineering contractors to maintain safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Liaise with operations and maintenance personnel to secure work permits and documentation for project execution.
• Act as Lead Engineer or Support Engineer on projects, collaborating with design team members to meet stakeholder expectations.
• Apply experience to train and coach junior engineers, especially new graduates.
• Provide technical expertise to operations and maintenance managers to ensure plant modifications are performed correctly.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring they are implemented following sound engineering practices.
• Represent the Lead Engineer on low-capital or low-complexity projects as directed.
• Manage day-to-day project activities, overseeing delivery against budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate on-site contracting teams to ensure safety, quality, and security standards.
• Oversee coordination with on-site contracting companies to ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Financial acumen

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) in Dubai invites an experienced Lead Engineer to drive on-site coordination across safety, quality, and cost objectives. You will liaise with safety, security, and area owners to ensure installations meet requirements and timelines.

The role requires a civil engineering degree, at least five years of site experience, and the ability to lead contractor teams while coaching junior engineers and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.