Site Engineer – High-Rise Building Construction (Dubai, UAE)

Job Overview

The Site Engineer is responsible for supervising and coordinating all on-site construction activities for high-rise building projects. The role ensures quality execution, adherence to project specifications, local authority regulations (Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, DCD), and timely completion of works.

Key Responsibilities1. Site Supervision & Execution

• Oversee daily site operations for structural, architectural, and MEP works in high-rise towers.
• Monitor rebar, formwork, post-tensioning, concrete pouring, façade installation, blockwork, and finishing activities.
• Ensure all works are executed as per approved drawings, method statements, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, foremen, and the construction team to maintain steady workflow and productivity.

2. Quality Assurance & Inspections

• Conduct internal inspections and prepare ITRs for consultant approvals.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality (DM) codes, EHS guidelines, and project QA/QC procedures.
• Identify and report defects or non-conformities and follow up on corrective actions.
• Verify materials delivered to site meet project and quality requirements.

3. Coordination & Communication

• Liaise with consultants, client representatives, and subcontractors for approvals and site matters.
• Coordinate with structural, architectural, and MEP teams to resolve site clashes and ensure proper sequencing of work.
• Attend technical meetings, progress meetings, and safety briefings.

4. Planning & Documentation

• Prepare daily reports, weekly progress summaries, and manpower reports.
• Support preparation of look-ahead schedules based on project timelines.
• Review IFC drawings, shop drawings, and raise RFIs for missing or unclear details.
• Maintain logs: inspection requests, material delivery reports, NCRs, drawings, site instructions.

5. Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensure site activities comply with HSE policies, especially for high-rise risks (working at height, lifting operations, scaffolding).
• Conduct toolbox talks and support HSE team in implementing site safety programs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 3–10 years of experience in high-rise building construction (UAE/GCC advantage).
• Strong understanding of concrete structural works, finishing works, MEP coordination, and façade systems.
• Familiar with DM, Trakhees, Emaar, Nakheel, Dubai Hills, DCD, and other authority requirements.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office; knowledge of Primavera or Revit is a plus.

Key Skills

• Strong site supervision and technical skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
• Communication and coordination abilities
• Time management and multitasking under site constraints

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: On the road