Coordination Engineer – Wastewater & Utility Infrastructure (Abu Dhabi)

About the role

The leading international engineering and infrastructure consultancy is seeking an experienced Coordination Engineer to support a major wastewater network improvement programme in Abu Dhabi. This client‑facing position will coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities, manage stakeholder relationships and help deliver complex utility infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate day‑to‑day activities across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for routine client communications and project coordination.
• Monitor project schedules, deliverables and reporting to ensure contractual compliance.
• Organise field activities, inspections, investigations and supervision works.
• Prepare and review project documentation, technical submissions, progress reports and meeting minutes.
• Support risk management, action tracking and project controls.
• Maintain document control systems and project records.
• Facilitate coordination between technical teams, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings and provide project progress updates.
• Assist project managers in delivering multiple concurrent workstreams.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in project coordination, management or engineering supervision.
• At least 4 years of experience on water, wastewater or underground utility infrastructure projects, preferably sewage network rehabilitation.
• Proven experience in client‑facing project environments.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling and reporting processes.
• Familiarity with contract administration and compliance requirements.
• UAE driving licence preferred and excellent English communication skills; Arabic is advantageous.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or similar project planning tools.
• Knowledge of GIS‑based project tracking systems.