Job Title: Site Civil Engineer
Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Department: Engineering Consultancy
Reports To: Project Manager / Director
The Site Civil Engineer will be responsible for supervising, managing, and executing all civil and structural aspects of assigned projects. The role requires a strong technical background, leadership in site coordination, and adherence to design standards and project timelines. The ideal candidate must hold a G+4 Municipality approval as Consultant and possess a minimum of 4 years of experience in an engineering consultancy environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Technical & Site Supervision
- Act as the main technical advisor on-site for subcontractors, site engineers, and workers.
- Review, check, and interpret drawings, plans, and quantities for accuracy.
- Ensure that all materials used and work performed comply with specifications, standards, and approved drawings.
- Set out, level, and survey the site in coordination with the project team.
- Oversee quality control and health & safety matters on-site.
- Monitor project progress and ensure work is completed within approved timelines and budget.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly site progress reports.
- Resolve unexpected technical issues and coordinate solutions with consultants and clients.
2. Project Management
- Support the Project Manager in preparing schedules, progress reports, and BOQs.
- Manage and supervise subcontractors and site teams to ensure timely completion of work.
- Participate in developing milestone schedules and three-week look-ahead programs.
- Monitor and control project costs, ensuring execution remains within the approved budget.
- Implement value engineering solutions to optimize cost and performance.
- Review and approve civil works before submission for client or consultant inspection.
3. Coordination & Communication
- Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and local authorities for project-related matters and approvals.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, construction regulations, and by-laws.
- Attend coordination and progress meetings with stakeholders and report updates to management.
- Maintain regular communication with internal departments to align project execution strategies.
4. Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, reports, and correspondence related to project progress and performance.
- Contribute to the preparation of management reports including project dashboards, milestone updates, cost and risk assessments.
- Ensure lessons learned and best practices are documented for future reference.
5. PMO & Development Support
- Work closely with the PMO to ensure project governance, quality standards, and documentation compliance.
- Support in procurement and contract management by providing technical input and evaluating materials and suppliers.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining a preferred list of subcontractors and suppliers.
- Participate in project closeout and ensure final documentation and handover are completed properly.
- Continuously build professional knowledge through site experience and training.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
- G+4 Municipality Approval as CONSULTANT (mandatory).
- Minimum 4 years of experience in an Engineering Consultancy within the UAE.
- Strong knowledge of local construction standards, codes, and authority procedures.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Primavera, MS Project, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
