Civil Project Engineer (Arabic Speaking)

About the role

Asico is hiring a Project Engineer - Civil for its Dubai offices. The role provides day-to-day technical and site-level support across the project portfolio, ensuring design intent, contract requirements and quality standards are accurately executed on the ground. It supports the Head of Projects and Project Managers in monitoring contractor performance, verifying technical submittals and protecting the client's interests, and reports to the Head of Projects.

Key responsibilities

• Review and verify contractor shop drawings, material submittals and method statements against design intent, specifications and codes, and maintain technical records, drawing registers and submittal logs.
• Coordinate RFIs between design consultants and site teams, and conduct site inspections to check conformity with approved drawings and quality standards.
• Support QA/QC by identifying non-conformities early and follow up on corrective actions, and monitor contractor progress against the master schedule.
• Assist in reviewing interim payment certificates, variation orders and technical claims, and support preparation and tracking of contractual correspondence under the FIDIC form of contract.
• Maintain the project risk register, liaise with consultants, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare progress, inspection and site diary reports.
• Promote site safety with the HSE function and support permitting, inspection and NOC requirements with Dubai authorities.

Required profile

• 8 to 12 years of experience in real estate development or engineering consulting, with at least 5 years in the UAE.
• Experience on the consultant or developer side is essential; main contractor experience is a good addition, but contractor-only experience does not qualify.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture.
• Arabic speaker with strong written and verbal English; valid UAE driving licence.
• PMP certification is an added value.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of Primavera (P6) and AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of FIDIC conditions of contract, including submittals, RFIs and site-level contract administration.
• Familiarity with UAE construction codes and authority approval processes (Dubai Municipality, DDA, Civil Defence, DEWA).

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits, including work permit and health coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A dynamic, collaborative work environment with growth potential.