Project Engineer – Civil Construction

Supervise and coordinate daily civil construction activities at project sites. Ensure all works are executed as per approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project schedules. Coordinate with project managers, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams. Monitor manpower, equipment, materials, productivity, quality, and site progress. Review drawings, BOQs, specifications, and project requirements. Conduct site measurements and assist with quantity verification and BOQ reconciliation. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly site progress reports. Coordinate RFIs, inspections, material approvals, technical submissions, and site documentation. Identify and resolve site-related technical and execution issues. Ensure compliance with project quality and HSE requirements. Support testing, snagging, completion, and project handover activities. Identify new business opportunities in civil construction, infrastructure, marine works, roads, utilities, demolition, and related sectors. Research and identify upcoming projects, tenders, RFQs, and subcontracting opportunities. Develop and maintain relationships with developers, consultants, main contractors, government entities, and potential clients. Arrange and attend client meetings, site visits, project meetings, and business development activities. Generate new leads and convert potential opportunities into enquiries and projects. Follow up on quotations, tenders, RFQs, proposals, and commercial opportunities. Coordinate with the Tendering & Commercial Department for project information, scope, quantities, and technical inputs. Support client prequalification, vendor registration, and contractor onboarding. Maintain and regularly update the Business Development & Project Opportunity Pipeline. Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and upcoming construction projects. Prepare regular reports to management covering site progress, client meetings, leads, tenders, quotations, follow-ups, and potential project values. Achieve assigned project execution and business development KPIs.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering. 1–3 years of relevant experience in civil construction, infrastructure, marine, or related projects. UAE/GCC construction experience is preferred. Strong hands-on experience in site execution and project coordination. Good knowledge of civil construction methods, drawings, BOQs, specifications, and quantity measurements. Experience in business development, client coordination, lead generation, or construction sales will be an advantage. Ability to identify upcoming projects, tenders, RFQs, and subcontracting opportunities. Strong relationships with developers, consultants, main contractors, and construction companies will be an advantage. Good communication, negotiation, presentation, and client relationship skills. Ability to conduct client meetings and site visits independently. Strong follow-up skills and ability to convert leads into business opportunities. Knowledge of MS Office, AutoCAD, and construction/tendering documentation. UAE Driving Licence is preferred. Willingness to travel within the UAE for site visits and client meetings. Self-motivated, target-oriented, commercially aware, and able to work independently. Ability to manage both site engineering responsibilities and business development activities. Strong reporting, coordination, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Candidates with experience in roads, infrastructure, utilities, marine works, demolition, earthworks, retaining walls, and waterfront projects are highly preferred. Employment Type Full-time

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