Finishing Project Engineer - High-Rise Fit-Out

About the role

A large main contractor with a strong track record on high-rise and fit-out projects is looking for a Finishing Project Engineer. The role owns the interior fit-out of a tall tower from start to finish: floor-by-floor sequencing, subcontractor coordination and snagging through to client handover. The client has several senior technical roles open at once, indicating sustained workload.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise finishing works across all floors: flooring, painting, ceilings, joinery, cladding and facade
• Coordinate subcontractors, blockwork teams and direct labour across floor cycles
• Resolve site clashes linked to structural settling and vertical alignment tolerances
• Plan vertical logistics for materials and labour using cranes and hoists
• Sequence finishing works floor by floor alongside structural and MEP progress
• Coordinate architectural and MEP drawings to avoid clashes in shafts and ceiling voids
• Run punch-list and snagging management floor by floor before handover
• Enforce HSE protocols for high-rise hazards such as edge protection, working at height and facade works

Required profile

• 8 to 12 years in construction, with proven high-rise experience (G+30 floors or above)
• Has handed over high-end finishes for luxury towers, 5-star hotels or premium commercial buildings
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering
• Dubai Municipality approved engineer status; UAE Society of Engineers membership preferred
• Experience with facade and glazing-to-interior interfaces is an advantage

Required skills

• Advanced AutoCAD or BIM (Revit) proficiency
• High-rise fit-out supervision and snagging management