Civil Engineer

Facade and Building Jobs; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

AlTijaria Group in Kuwait seeks a Civil Engineer to oversee civil works, structural elements, buildings, and related infrastructure across its properties, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will conduct site inspections, prepare scopes and cost estimates, supervise contractors, coordinate procurement, and support maintenance projects while staying within budget and timelines.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering with 3–5 years of real estate facility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 3–5 years in real estate facility maintenance.
• Understanding of the Kuwait real estate market.
• Strong leadership and team motivation abilities.
• Excellent analytical and financial skills.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct civil condition assessments and feasibility studies.
• Develop civil designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Perform engineering calculations, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates.
• Review civil drawings and provide technical comments with justifications.
• Coordinate procurement and delivery of civil materials and resources.
• Assess sustainability and environmental impact of civil works.
• Handle all civil maintenance work for properties.
• Liaise with clients, architects, and subcontractors.
• Compile job specs and supervise tendering procedures.
• Resolve design and development problems.
• Manage budgets and property maintenance resources.
• Schedule material and equipment purchases and deliveries.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical skills

Financial skills

Communication skills

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Company Description

AlTijaria Group, formally known as The Commercial Real Estate Company K.P.S.C, has been a key player in Kuwait’s real estate sector since 1968 and is listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange. The company is recognized as one of the largest real estate organizations in Kuwait in terms of paid-up capital. AlTijaria focuses on commercial property investment across Kuwait and the wider Gulf region, operating as a multi-faceted business with diverse projects. All financial activities are conducted in accordance with Islamic Sharia law, providing a values-based framework for its operations. Professionals joining AlTijaria can expect to contribute to high-impact commercial developments in a well-established and reputable organization.

Role Description

The Civil Engineer is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the civil works, structural elements, buildings, facilities, and related infrastructure within Al Tijaria properties to ensure their safety, functionality, quality, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations. The role includes conducting regular site inspections and condition assessments, identifying defects and required corrective works, supervising contractors and service providers, preparing technical scopes and cost estimates, and supporting the planning and execution of civil maintenance and improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical and feasibility studies, property investigations, and civil condition assessments to determine the requirements, scope, viability, and priorities of civil maintenance and improvement works.
• Develop and review detailed civil designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documents using relevant engineering software and computer applications.
• Perform engineering calculations, technical analyses, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates as required for civil works.
• Review civil and fit-out drawings and designs, identify required modifications, and provide technical comments and recommendations with appropriate justifications, subject to management approval.
• Coordinate the procurement and delivery of civil materials, equipment, and related resources to ensure availability in accordance with approved project and maintenance schedules.
• Assess the sustainability and environmental impact of civil works and property-related initiatives and recommend practical measures to improve resource efficiency and environmental performance.
• Handling all civil maintenance work for properties
• Liaising with clients and a variety of professionals including architects and subcontractors
• Compiling job specs and supervising tendering procedures
• Resolving design and development problems
• Managing budgets and property maintenance resources
• Scheduling material and equipment purchases and deliveries
• Making sure the property complies with legal and governmental requirements
• Assessing the sustainability and environmental impact of property
• Ensuring property runs smoothly and structures are complete withing budget and on time
• Ability for supporting with multi tasks

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 3-5 years in real estate facility maintenance
• Understanding of the Kuwait real estate market
• Provide leadership on complex issues
• Broad experience in leading and motivating a team
• Excellent analytical and financial skills
• Strong business acumen
• Good communication skills