Job Description

Site Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Reports To: Construction Manager / Senior Site Engineer
Job Purpose:
To provide direct engineering supervision and control for a specific section or trade of the works (e.g., structural, finishing, MEP), ensuring it is constructed safely, on time, to the required quality, and in accordance with the drawings.
Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and direct foremen, chargehands, and subcontractor labor within the assigned area.
• Perform site surveying, setting out, and leveling for construction activities, ensuring dimensional accuracy.
• Review daily work plans, interpret construction drawings, and ensure all teams understand their tasks.
• Monitor workmanship quality in real-time, coordinating with QA/QC inspectors for formal hold-point inspections.
• Prepare daily site reports, record manpower and equipment, and report progress to the Construction Manager.
• Identify and resolve technical issues on site, raising RFIs to the Technical Office when necessary.
• Enforce strict adherence to approved method statements and safety procedures.
• Monitor material usage and report any wastage or shortages.
• Assist in the coordination of work sequences between different trades in his/her area.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (depending on trade).
• Minimum of 5-7 years of hands-on site engineering experience in the UAE construction industry.
• Proficient in surveying instruments and AutoCAD for basic drawing reviews.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Must be physically fit and able to work long hours in a challenging site environment.

Skills Required