Site Engineer – Villas & Projects Lead

ORYX; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 8,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaleej Real Estate Company (KSCC) invites applications for a Site Engineer to lead on-site engineering for the Shuwaikh Villas project in Kuwait. You will coordinate daily construction activities, manage subcontractors, and ensure adherence to drawings, specs, and schedules.

You will also support the Chalet project and assist other engineering tasks as required, while ensuring safety, quality, and precise site records. Arabic is the native language with English proficiency expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of site/project engineering work experience in villa or low-rise construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, standards and safety regulations.
• Good communication and coordination skills, able to manage subcontractors independently.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Project/Primavera, Excel.
• Native Arabic fluency and professional English; Kuwait residency Article 18; valid Kuwait driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day construction activities and material arrangements on site, planning weekly ahead.
• Review drawings and technical specifications, resolve discrepancies and raise queries as needed.
• Oversee subcontractors and labour; verify progress and payments before approval.
• Monitor progress against the work programme and report weekly with recovery actions.
• Ensure quality, health, safety, and environmental compliance through inspections and corrective actions.
• Maintain site records, daily reports, photos, and project documentation.

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Primavera

Excel

Job description

Zaleej Real Estate Company (KSCC) invites applications for a Site Engineer to lead on-site engineering for the Shuwaikh Villas project in Kuwait. You will coordinate daily construction activities, manage subcontractors, and ensure adherence to drawings, specs, and schedules.

You will also support the Chalet project and assist other engineering tasks as required, while ensuring safety, quality, and precise site records. Arabic is the native language with English proficiency expected.