Job description

Exclusive mandate – eMagine Solutions

A leading organisation in Dubai is hiring a UAE National Civil Engineer as part of a strategic growth hire, and eMagine Solutions has been exclusively retained to deliver the search.

This is a strong opportunity for an engineer who wants more than “site + paperwork” — you’ll be joining a team where engineering standards matter, delivery is taken seriously, and you’ll be trusted to own packages of work end-to-end with real visibility across stakeholders.

The role (what you’ll be doing)

• Manage civil engineering works across site activities, contractors, and consultants to ensure quality, safety, and programme delivery
• Review drawings, specifications, method statements, and material submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements and local standards
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (project management, HSE, procurement) to keep execution moving and risks controlled
• Monitor progress, resolve technical issues on site, and drive corrective actions when needed
• Support inspections, snagging, handover documentation, and as-built coordination
• Ensure adherence to Dubai / UAE regulations, approvals, and engineering best practice
• Contribute to reporting, cost/time impact assessments, and continuous improvement across delivery

What we’re looking for

• UAE National (with Family Book)
• Degree in Civil Engineering (or closely related discipline)
• Experience in civil works delivery in the UAE (contractor, consultant, developer, or client-side)
• Strong understanding of site execution, QA/QC, HSE, and stakeholder coordination
• Confident reading drawings, resolving technical queries, and managing contractors professionally
• Organised, accountable, and comfortable working to deadlines in a live project environment

Skills

• UAE National (Family Book)
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or closely related discipline)
• Proven experience delivering civil works in the UAE (contractor, consultant, developer, or client-side project team)
• Strong understanding of site execution: earthworks, concrete, infrastructure/utilities, drainage, roads (depending on project scope)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, BOQs, and technical submittals with confidence
• Solid knowledge of QA/QC processes: inspections, ITPs, material approvals, NCRs, snagging and close-out
• Strong HSE awareness and a disciplined approach to safe site practices
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to keep programme and quality on track
• Confident handling RFIs, technical queries, and on-site problem solving without constant escalation
• Familiarity with UAE/Dubai regulations, authority requirements, and approval processes (RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, etc. depending on project)
• Strong reporting and documentation skills (daily/weekly progress updates, site records, handover packs, as-builts)
• Good planning and organisational skills — able to manage multiple work fronts and deadlines
• Clear communicator with a professional, accountable mindset and strong follow-through