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Project Engineer

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-17 Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates (UAE) Hybrid Construction

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Market rate

AED 7,345–AED 11,018/mo (AED 88,140–AED 132,216/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

Responsibilities

  • ● Manage day-to-day construction and fit-out activities on project sites
  • ● Ensure project execution aligns with approved drawings, specifications and schedules
  • ● Monitor site productivity and ensure milestones are achieved
  • ● Identify delays early and implement corrective actions
  • ● Supervise and coordinate construction works including blockwork and plaster works, structural modifications, waterproofing systems, flooring, tiling and granite works, and external works and landscaping
  • ● Coordinate and supervise interior finishing and fit-out activities including gypsum and ceiling works, joinery and cabinetry installation, kitchen and wardrobe installations, decorative finishes and wall treatments, painting and polishing works, and lighting fixtures and interior MEP coordination
  • ● Ensure all finishing works meet design specifications and quality standards
  • ● Manage subcontractor performance and productivity
  • ● Ensure subcontractors comply with project specifications and timelines
  • ● Maintain a complete subcontractor register per project
  • ● Coordinate site supervisors and workforce allocation
  • ● Resolve site conflicts and operational issues efficiently
  • ● Liaise with consultants, engineers and inspection authorities
  • ● Coordinate inspections and approvals across various authorities
  • ● Manage As-Built drawing preparation, consultant approval and submission
  • ● Close RFIs and consultant comments promptly
  • ● Drive the project through final handover inspection to completion certificate
  • ● Ensure documentation and approvals do not delay project progress or payment collection
  • ● Review subcontractor claims and work certifications
  • ● Monitor variation orders and commercial exposure
  • ● Track project costs against budget and maintain project profitability
  • ● Maintain a live cost-to-complete position for each project
  • ● Manage retention held and released, including subcontractor retentions
  • ● Prepare a full cost and profitability reconciliation at project close-out
  • ● Coordinate with procurement and finance teams for project expenditures
  • ● Implement strong QA/QC procedures
  • ● Conduct pre-handover inspections
  • ● Manage snag lists and ensure timely closure
  • ● Maintain high finishing and fit-out quality standards
  • ● Prepare weekly progress reports for management
  • ● Track key project milestones and performance indicators
  • ● Provide cost-to-complete updates and risk mitigation plans
  • ● Highlight operational risks and delays proactively
  • ● Maintain project documentation to a standard that permits handover to another party at any time without loss of continuity

Requirements

  • ● Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
  • ● Minimum 8 years UAE construction experience, of which at least 5 years in Abu Dhabi
  • ● Minimum 5 years villa construction experience in the UAE
  • ● Proven experience managing villa finishing works and interior fit-out projects through to handover
  • ● Demonstrated experience coordinating with consultants, authorities and subcontractors in Abu Dhabi
  • ● Strong working knowledge of Abu Dhabi construction regulations and Estidama requirements
  • ● Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6 or equivalent planning tools, and AutoCAD
  • ● Cost estimation and BOQ capability using Planswift, Excel or equivalent