Site Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Site Engineer to supervise and coordinate day-to-day site execution activities for structural steel, steel erection, fabrication, installation, PEB, metal works, façade, aluminium, cladding, and construction projects .

The Site Engineer will be responsible for site execution, installation, erection, work-front planning, manpower coordination, drawing interpretation, quantity tracking, quality coordination, inspections, progress monitoring, subcontractor coordination, and site reporting . The ideal candidate should be capable of coordinating activities from mobilization and site preparation through installation, inspection, completion, snagging, and handover .

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily site execution, construction, installation, and erection activities .

• Manage site activities in accordance with approved drawings, IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, project schedules, and contractual requirements .

• Coordinate structural steel erection and installation activities including columns, beams, rafters, bracing, trusses, platforms, stairs, handrails, ladders, canopies, and secondary steel.

• Supervise steel fabrication, delivery, lifting, erection, alignment, bolting, welding, and installation activities.

• Coordinate with Project Engineers, Planning Engineers, QA/QC Engineers, HSE Officers, subcontractors, fabricators, surveyors, consultants, and client representatives .

• Review IFC drawings, structural drawings, fabrication drawings, erection drawings, shop drawings, BOQs, specifications, and construction details .

• Ensure site execution follows the latest approved-for-construction drawings and revisions .

• Check dimensions, levels, elevations, grid lines, anchor bolt locations, connection details, and installation tolerances.

• Coordinate surveying, setting out, leveling, alignment, positioning, and dimensional verification .

• Monitor steel erection sequence and ensure materials are installed according to approved erection methodology.

• Coordinate crane lifting, rigging, access equipment, MEWP, scaffolding, lifting plans, and material handling activities with relevant teams.

• Monitor bolt tightening, torqueing, welding, connection installation, alignment, plumbness, leveling, and structural stability .

• Coordinate site welding, bolting, mechanical fixing, chemical anchoring, grouting, and connection works .

• Monitor installation of PEB structures, roof systems, wall panels, cladding, flashing, gutters, louvers, canopies, skylights, and architectural metalwork where applicable.

• Coordinate façade, aluminium, cladding, stainless steel, handrail, railing, staircase, canopy, and miscellaneous metalwork installation .

• Prepare and maintain daily site reports, progress reports, manpower reports, material reports, equipment reports, and site activity records .

• Track planned versus actual site progress and report delays, constraints, and productivity issues.

• Coordinate with Planning Engineers regarding daily targets, weekly look-ahead plans, work-front availability, project milestones, and recovery plans .

• Monitor manpower productivity, work quantities, installation rates, and daily output .

• Allocate manpower and coordinate site crews, foremen, technicians, welders, riggers, helpers, operators, and subcontractors .

• Ensure adequate materials, tools, equipment, lifting equipment, consumables, and access are available before commencing activities.

• Coordinate with Stores and Logistics regarding material delivery, unloading, storage, material identification, and site availability .

• Verify delivered materials against delivery notes, material specifications, approved submittals, drawings, and BOQ requirements .

• Coordinate material inspections and ensure proper storage and protection of materials at site.

• Raise and follow up MIR - Material Inspection Request and coordinate material inspection and approval.

• Prepare and coordinate WIR - Work Inspection Request for completed installation and construction activities.

• Coordinate WMR - Work/Material Inspection Reports and inspection documentation as required.

• Coordinate with QA/QC for ITP, inspection points, hold points, witness points, testing, NCRs, punch lists, and quality records .

• Ensure completed works comply with approved method statements, project specifications, drawings, standards, and quality requirements .

• Identify and report non-conformities, defects, installation issues, rework requirements, and quality concerns .

• Coordinate NCR closure, corrective actions, snagging, punch list clearance, and final inspection .

• Coordinate with consultants and client representatives for site inspections, approvals, technical clarifications, and work acceptance .

• Attend site coordination meetings, progress meetings, toolbox meetings, and technical meetings .

• Coordinate with HSE teams to ensure compliance with site safety procedures, PTW, lifting operations, work-at-height requirements, hot work, confined space requirements, and safe working practices .

• Ensure site activities are executed safely and in accordance with approved Risk Assessments, Method Statements, JSA/JHA, Lifting Plans, and Permit-to-Work procedures .

• Monitor work-front readiness and identify constraints related to drawings, materials, access, manpower, equipment, permits, civil readiness, and preceding activities .

• Coordinate interfaces between civil works, structural steel, mechanical works, MEP, façade, architectural works, and other trades .

• Monitor subcontractor activities and ensure compliance with project schedule, drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and approved methodology .

• Verify subcontractor quantities and completed works for progress measurement and site valuation .

• Maintain records of installed quantities, completed quantities, balance quantities, material consumption, and site progress .

• Assist the Project Engineer and Quantity Surveyor with BOQ quantity tracking, measurement, variations, additional works, and site quantities .

• Identify variations, additional works, scope changes, site instructions, and design changes and communicate them to the Project Manager/Commercial Team.

• Assist in preparation of as-built information, redline drawings, handover documentation, inspection records, and completion dossiers .

• Coordinate testing, commissioning support, snagging, de-snagging, final inspection, and project handover .

• Ensure work areas are properly completed, cleaned, inspected, and released for subsequent activities.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field .

• 3-7 years of experience as a Site Engineer in construction, structural steel, steel erection, PEB, metal fabrication, façade, or related projects.

• Strong hands-on experience in steel structure erection, installation, fabrication coordination, and site execution .

• Experience interpreting IFC drawings, shop drawings, fabrication drawings, erection drawings, BOQs, specifications, and method statements .

• Practical knowledge of MIR, WIR, WMR, ITP, NCR, inspections, testing, and consultant/client approvals .

• Experience coordinating subcontractors, site teams, consultants, clients, QA/QC, HSE, planning, procurement, and project management teams .

• Strong knowledge of site execution, manpower coordination, material planning, progress monitoring, productivity, and construction sequencing .

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and ability to read structural and architectural drawings.

• Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6 coordination, and site reporting is preferred.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment and manage multiple site activities simultaneously.