Project Engineer

About NRTC Group:

+ Glorious legacy of over 50 years in the U.A.E

+ Growth from humble beginnings to an industry pioneer

+ Leading importer and exporter of fruits and vegetables.

+ A dynamic group of 3000 associates and growing!!

+ Modern storage facilities compliant with ISO standards.

+ Fleet of 300+ vehicles.

1. JOB PURPOSE

Manage the planning, execution, and completion of all construction and renovation projects—including commercial buildings, warehouses, offices, worker accommodations, residential buildings, apartments, and luxury villas.
Ensure strict compliance with Dubai Municipality (DM) regulations for both commercial and residential construction, while delivering projects on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Project Planning & Execution

• Develop detailed plans for mixed-use, commercial, and residential projects—including villas, apartment buildings, and staff accommodations.
• Review structural, architectural, MEP, façade, finishing, and landscape drawings for both commercial and residential standards.
• Supervise site construction activities across:
• Foundation & structural works
• Masonry, plaster, waterproofing
• Residential-grade finishing, joinery, tiling, painting
• MEP works suitable for villas & apartment projects
• Manage contractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure technical specifications are followed.
• Conduct routine site inspections for quality, schedule adherence, and safety.

B. Dubai Municipality & Regulatory Approvals

• Handle approvals for both commercial and residential permits including:
• Building Permits
• Structural approvals
• Fit-out approvals
• Trakhees/DDA/Freezone submissions
• DEWA and Civil Defense NOCs
• Ensure alignment with DM regulations and building codes specific to:
• Residential load-bearing walls
• Villa setbacks, height restrictions, façade guidelines
• Apartment building requirements for parking, waste rooms, fire safety, elevators, accessibility
• Commercial requirements for warehouses, cold stores, food-processing areas

C. Residential Construction & Fit-Out Expertise

• Manage construction of villas (G+1/G+2), apartment buildings, townhouses, and residential interiors.
• Oversee high-end finishing and joinery works as expected in villas.
• Ensure compliance with:
• DM Green Building Regulations
• Fire & life safety rules
• Insulation, ventilation, drainage standards for residential living areas
• Coordinate interior design, layout changes, material selection, and landscape/softscape works.

D. Cost Control & Commercial Oversight

• Prepare budgets for residential and commercial projects with accurate BOQs.
• Negotiate contracts, evaluate quotations, track variations, and manage project cash flow.
• Validate contractor invoices and ensure transparency and cost discipline.

E. Stakeholder & Tenant Coordination

• Liaise with tenants (residential & commercial) for handovers, modifications, and upgrades.
• Collect user requirements for villas, apartments, and commercial facilities and translate them into technical scopes.
• Work closely with Operations, HR (for staff accommodation), Food Safety, Finance, Procurement, and Leasing teams.

F. Safety, Quality & Risk Management

• Oversee HSE compliance for both residential and commercial sites.
• Implement quality control processes for structural, finishing, MEP, and façade works.
• Identify construction risks early and implement mitigation strategies.

3. QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
• 5–10 years UAE experience with BOTH:
• Residential buildings/villas
• Commercial/industrial facilities
• Proven history of managing villa construction, residential refurbishments, commercial fit-outs, and warehouse builds.
• Strong knowledge of DM, DDA, Trakhees, Freezone authorities.
• UAE driving license is a must.
• Knowledge of written and spoken Arabic and English is a must.

Note to Applicants:

+ Candidates who are shortlisted for the role will be contacted.

+ Candidates currently in UAE preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED12,500.00 - AED15,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected monthly salary in AED?
• Are you available to join immediately?

Experience:

• UAE Civil & Project Engineering: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• UAE Driving License (Preferred)