Senior Civil Engineer

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design & Planning
  • Prepare detailed engineering drawings, calculations and specifications for roads, drainage networks, earthworks and retaining walls using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, STAAD.Pro or equivalent.
  • Develop cost estimates, bill of quantities and tender documentation in coordination with the Commercial team.
• Project Execution & Coordination
  • Oversee site establishment, layout, surveying and setting-out activities; verify that construction follows design intent and tolerances.
  • Liaise with clients, consultants, authorities (e.g., ADCPW, Abu Dhabi Municipality), subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams to secure approvals and resolve technical issues.
• Quality Assurance & Control
  • Implement the project QA/QC plan: conduct hold-point inspections, material verifications and third-party testing as per ITPs.
  • Issue and track Non-Conformance Reports, ensure corrective actions are closed out.
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
  • Enforce site HSE procedures in accordance with OSHAD/ADOSH and company policy: lead toolbox talks, safety walk-downs and incident investigations.
  • Verify that all permits-to-work (excavation, hot works, confined space) are in place and complied with.
• Schedule & Cost Control
  • Monitor progress against the baseline schedule (Primavera P6/MS Project); identify delays and support recovery planning.
  • Review subcontractor claims, progress invoices and change orders to maintain budgetary control.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Prepare and submit weekly progress reports, RFIs, site instructions, as-built drawings and handover packages.
  • Maintain all project records—survey logs, test certificates, correspondence—in an organized filing system.
• Team Collaboration & Mentorship
  • Supervise and mentor junior engineers, surveyors and site technicians; review their deliverables and provide technical guidance.
  • Participate in design reviews, lessons-learned workshops and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited university.
• Experience:
  • 3–7 years’ civil engineering experience in the UAE, with demonstrated involvement in roadworks, drainage, earthworks and infrastructure projects.
  • Hands‑on experience with local approval processes (ADCPW, Environment Agency‑Abu Dhabi, etc.).
• Technical Skills & Software:
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, STAAD.Pro, MIDAS or similar; strong Excel skills for quantities and reporting.
  • Familiarity with Primavera P6 or MS Project for schedule tracking.
• Certifications & Licenses:
  • Valid UAE‑recognized engineering license (e.g., RERA/TRC, ESMA) preferred.
  • Professional membership (e.g., Society of Engineers UAE) is an advantage.
• Core Competencies:
  • Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication (English required; Arabic advantageous) and stakeholder‑management abilities.
  • Ability to work under pressure, lead multidisciplinary teams and drive projects to successful completion.