Civil Infrastructure Engineer - Site (Roads & Utilities)

About the role

A site-based Civil Infrastructure Engineer is needed in Dubai to supervise road and utility works. The role covers reviewing contractor submissions, monitoring materials and workmanship, directing site inspectors and surveyors, and overseeing earthworks, asphalt, pipe laying and civil works for utilities. It also includes business development, project coordination and QHSE duties.

Key responsibilities

• Review and comment on contractor shop drawings, design proposals, method statements, material submittals and RFIs, and clarify specification requirements.
• Monitor materials and workmanship against approved submittals, MIRs and ITPs, verify ground conditions against the soil investigation, and issue Site Instructions and NCRs until closed.
• Direct and monitor Site Inspectors and Surveyors, and review their inspection reports and daily diaries.
• Supervise earthworks, subgrade, sub-base, base course, asphalt, kerbs, footpaths, paving, road markings, signage and traffic management.
• Verify levels, grades and alignments, witness compaction and material and asphalt tests, and supervise pipe laying, joints, gradients, manholes, valves, tanks and pump stations.
• Witness pressure, leakage, infiltration, flushing, disinfection, CCTV and deflection tests, and supervise duct banks, pull pits, substation/RMU civil works and street lighting foundations.
• Coordinate cable installation and energisation with authorities and the MEP supervision team, and support authority inspections, NOCs and handover certificates.
• Assist the RE on variations, daywork sheets, payments and claims, and maintain daily diaries, inspection logs and drawing registers.
• Monitor Contractor compliance with HSEQ requirements and report incidents immediately.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years' experience, including at least 5 years supervising road and utility works on site in the GCC.
• Knowledge of local authority standards, inspection procedures and NOC/approval processes for roads and utilities.
• Consultancy experience is an added advantage.
• Understanding of the company's business plan, mission and key challenges, and willingness to contribute to company procedures and attend team meetings.

Required skills

• Proficiency in drawing review (AutoCAD / Civil 3D).
• Application of 9E QHSE policies and compliance with local regulatory QHSE guidelines.