Junior Civil Engineer - UAE National

Date: Jul 8, 2026

Location:

Dubaï, AE, 114190

Brand: KEOLIS

Contract Type: Permanent contract

Whilst working as a Junior Civil Engineer, individuals will provide effective engineering and maintenance services covering all aspects of the civil assets for stations, car parks, depots, tunnels, viaducts, system ancillary buildings, sub-stations, cutting embankments, signage and related ground level infrastructure for Keolis MHI Dubai Metro.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic

• Lead and give guidance to a few Civil teams and subcontractors to carry out all levels of preventive and corrective maintenance activities and minor modifications to civil assets.
• Plan and allocate resources to all aspects of maintenance activities on a day-to-day basis.
• Carry out maintenance activities out in field on safety critical problem of civil assets where required.
• Follow the appropriate procedures and work instructions for maintenance to ensure compliance with the requirements.
• Assist subordinates with the job familiarization and provide training and assessment where required.
• Assist the Civil Engineer's in maintenance planning and program civil maintenance works.
• Provide guidance to Civil Team Leaders and Inspectors to maintain accurate records of civil maintenance work accomplished and other information using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Assist the Civil Engineer or other technical support staff to implement complex systems or new projects.
• Conduct performance reviews, discipline and grievance for Civil Inspectors and Civil Team Leaders.
• Perform shift and emergency duties when required.
• Drive work vehicles when responding to emergencies and when required on duty.
• Covering duties of Civil Engineers on leave.
• Attendance of internal and external Client or third-party meetings.
• Perform and carry out duties as instructed/ directed by the Civil Manager.
  
  

Financial

Identify opportunities that promote a positive return on investment, either through efficiency, revenue generation or risk reduction.

Stakeholder / Customer

Work in partnership with other departmental staff to ensure synergies are developed and that the strategic business and maintenance plans are delivered.

Operational

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities as per procedure, work instruction and DM standards.
• Follow QHSE and PTW procedures and guidelines.
• Delivery of engineering and maintenance activity that is safe, properly governed, and that maintains risk as low as is reasonably practicable (ALARP).
  
  

Capability / People

• Perform and carry out other duties as instructed / directed by the Civil Engineer/Manager.
• Ensure compliance with all training requirements of Keolis-MHI and always ensure adherence to these requirements whilst in employment.
• Participate in training programs to develop skills and knowledge.
• Develop the Civil department staff, ensuring the appropriate skills and experience are present.
• in the team and there are a breadth and depth of knowledge that will support the unexpected, embedding development into team objectives.
  
  

KEY COMPETENCIES

Technical Competencies

• Thorough understanding of the use, calibration and care of various electronic test equipment and ability to interpret instructions in a variety of written, verbal, pictorial forms to carry out the maintenance activities as required.
• Ability to compile technical reports, routine business correspondence, prepare method statements and drawings as required.
• Working knowledge of the strength of reinforced concrete, structural masonry and structural steel inspections, foundation testing, and corrosion studies.
  
  

Behavioural Competencies

• Communication – ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, internally and externally, and at all seniority levels.
• Problem-solving – ability to analyze complex challenges and develop creative solutions to overcome obstacles and improve efficiency.
• Adaptability – ability to respond to changes in priority, unexpected events, and evolving business requirements.
• Time Management – ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Attention to Detail – maintaining accuracy in documentation to ensure efficient stores processes, compliance to statutory and regulatory requirements, and to prevent errors inventory management.
• Teamwork – ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure collective success.
  
  

Min. Qualifications

Min.

Required

Desirable

Education

Bachelor's in civil engineering discipline or equivalent diploma

Experience

• Preferably with minimum of 1year relevant working experience in the inspection and maintenance of civil assets, such as civil maintenance works implementation and review.
• Preferably with 1 year of supervisory and management experience in supervising a team of Civil Inspectors to carry out the building and structural inspection activities and / or with minimum of 1 year working experience as Civil Team Leader to carry out maintenance activities.
  
  

Skills / Training

• Fluent in English.
• Holder of valid UAE driver licence.
• Mult skills knowledge and hands on experience (Civil Activities) required.
• Experience in operating mobile boom, scaffolding etc.
• Computer literate with sound knowledge of the Microsoft.
  
  

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