Project Engineer

Are you a results-driven leader with a proven track record in delivering high-value, mission-critical construction projects?

Who We are

ALEC Holdings PJSC, part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a leading GCC construction group with over two decades of success delivering some of the region's most complex and high-profile projects. As a proudly publicly listed company, ALEC continues to raise the bar for quality, innovation, and excellence in construction, driving iconic developments that shape skylines across the Middle East.

Why Join Us

As a Project Engineer, you'll oversee all engineering deliverables for your assigned scope, from design validation and approvals to procurement, compliance, and on-site execution. You'll work alongside Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Supervisors, and Foremen, coordinating closely with planning, commercial, and MEP teams to ensure successful delivery on time, on budget, and fully compliant.

About Your Team

This role reports directly to the Technical Manager and is part of the ALEC Data Centre Solutions core delivery team. You will work closely with production, design, and QA/QC teams to ensure that all documentation is properly controlled, accessible, and aligned with both project standards and internal procedures. You'll support internal audits, maintain filing systems, and help ensure the seamless flow of information that drives successful project execution.

Your Role

As a Planning Engineer, you will:

• Enforce contract, statutory and consultant specifications throughout design, construction and close-out stages.
• Prepare material submittals that demonstrate full specification compliance and maintain an up-to-date approval register.
• Compile method statements and risk assessments in line with HSE and QA/QC procedures and consultant expectations.
• Maintain a live procurement / long-lead schedule, following up deliveries, logging delays and flagging programme impacts.
• Distribute current, approved drawings to site teams and promptly relay scope changes to Commercial.
• Lead the Drafting team: verify drawings, keep a four-week look-ahead register, and coordinate output with offshore resources.
• Conduct value-engineering studies and detailed material take-offs with Senior Engineers and Construction Managers.
• Validate design, engineering and installation details for compliance, functionality and maintainability; secure supplier commitments on testing & commissioning, spares, warranties and defect-liability before issuing PRs/LPOs.
• Plan and execute all design-validation activities, ensuring conformity with project specifications and industry standards.
• Supervise on-site installations, guaranteeing adherence to the Project Quality Plan, programme and workmanship standards.
• Direct specialist subcontractors and maintain close coordination with MEP supervision, inspectors and project staff.
• Contribute technical insight and progress updates at project meetings, support testing and commissioning phases.
• Record weekly efficiencies, changes, constraints and deviations, report to Senior Project Engineer.
• Resolve on-site challenges proactively to maintain safety, quality and schedule.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties aligned with business needs.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (or equivalent).
• 10 years+ of relevant experience in large-scale civil construction projects.
• Competence in drawing deliverable management, cost control, QA/QC, planning, commercial and HSE variables.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and Autodesk Revit; strong grasp of local & international MEP codes.
• Experience with BIM 360 / CDE platforms, Primavera P6 or MS Project proficiency.
• Ability to automate reports via data-analytics tools.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills; aligned with ALEC values.

What We Offer

• The chance to contribute to some of UAE most iconic projects.
• A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

Ready to elevate your career?

If you're inspired by what you've read and believe you're the right fit, we'd love to hear from you.

Join ALEC Data Center Solutions and play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing team that drives our success.

Apply today and be part of something excellent!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative and Engineering

Industries

• Construction and Engineering Services