Civil Site Engineer

Role summary

The Civil Site Engineer supports civil construction projects through site coordination, drawing review, quality checks and progress reporting. The role keeps daily site work aligned with approved drawings, specifications, quality procedures and safety requirements.

What does a Civil Site Engineer do?

A Civil Site Engineer coordinates daily site activities with project teams and subcontractors, reviews drawings, measures work progress, checks materials and workmanship, keeps project documents up to date and reports technical issues to the project manager.

Key responsibilities

Site coordination

• Coordinate daily site activities with project teams and subcontractors.
• Plan daily work, labour and equipment with the site supervisors and foremen.
• Make sure works follow the approved programme and sequence.

Drawings, measurement and technical reporting

• Review drawings, specifications and BOQs, and report discrepancies or technical issues.
• Measure work progress and verify quantities for progress reports and subcontractor claims.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.

Quality, materials and workmanship

• Monitor materials, workmanship and project documentation.
• Carry out inspections and quality checks, and raise inspection requests and non-conformance reports where needed.
• Check that materials delivered match approved submittals and keep test and approval records.

Documentation

• Maintain site records: inspection requests, material approvals, test results, daily logs, as-built information and handover documents.
• Support the preparation of method statements and close-out documentation.

Health and safety

• Follow and promote site safety rules, permits and PPE use.
• Report hazards and incidents promptly.

Requirements

Required

• Civil engineering degree or diploma
• Relevant site experience in civil or building construction
• Familiarity with construction drawings, quality procedures and UAE site practices
• Strong communication, organization and safety awareness
• Ability to work on site and meet deadlines
• Valid UAE visa status, or willingness to be sponsored

Preferred

• UAE site experience, ideally on Dubai projects
• Valid UAE driving licence
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office; Primavera or MS Project is a plus
• Knowledge of Dubai Municipality requirements and approvals
• Safety certification (such as IOSH, NEBOSH or OSHA)
• Experience measuring and certifying subcontractor work

Skills and competencies

• Reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications
• Accurate measurement and quantity checking
• Coordination of subcontractors and site teams
• Clear written reporting and documentation
• Problem-solving and technical judgement on site
• Safety and quality awareness