Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Project Engineer Client Side
Location: Dubai, UAE
Salary: AED 15,000 – AED 20,000
Employment Type: Full Time
Reporting To: Senior Project Manager

Role Overview
The Project Engineer Client Side will represent the client on site and oversee the day to day technical supervision of the construction works. The role involves monitoring quality control, coordination, and compliance of construction activities related to a high end luxury villa project. The position requires maintaining strong site presence and sound technical judgment while safeguarding the client’s interests in terms of quality, design intent, cost awareness, and project schedule. The Project Engineer will ensure that contractors execute works according to approved drawings and specifications.

Education and Professional Background
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering is mandatory.
• Minimum 8 to 12 years of total professional experience in construction projects.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of direct experience working on high end residential villas, luxury private residences, or bespoke residential developments with premium architectural and interior finishes.

Requirements
• Proven experience working on construction projects within UAE.
• Strong understanding of Dubai Municipality regulations and authority inspection procedures.
• Familiarity with UAE construction practices, site sequencing, and approval procedures.
• Experience working with local contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and engineering firms.

Project Experience Requirements
• Experience supervising at least two completed high luxury villas or one luxury villa combined with one premium residential project.
• Experience involving complex architectural detailing and custom joinery finishes.
• Exposure to high specification MEP systems including home automation systems, chilled water or VRF cooling systems, swimming pools, and water features.

Technical Competency Requirements

Construction and Engineering Knowledge
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete structures.
• Experience with structural steel and architectural steel works.
• Understanding of construction tolerances required for luxury grade finishes.
• Ability to review shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals.
• Knowledge of waterproofing systems including basements, roofs, wet areas, and swimming pools.

Architectural and Interior Works Supervision
• Experience supervising installation of natural stone and marble.
• Experience with decorative tiling, parquet flooring, and façade cladding systems.
• Supervision of bespoke joinery and cabinetry installations.
• Ability to ensure architectural aesthetics and design intent are maintained during construction.

MEP and Specialist Systems Knowledge
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems including VRF and chilled water systems.
• Understanding of electrical power distribution and lighting control systems.
• Knowledge of ELV systems including CCTV, access control, BMS, and home automation.
• Familiarity with plumbing systems, drainage, water features, and swimming pools.
• Ability to coordinate MEP installations with architectural and structural elements.

Core Roles and Responsibilities

Client Representation
• Act as the client’s technical representative on site.
• Safeguard the client’s interests related to quality, design compliance, and long term durability.
• Ensure no unauthorized changes to design or materials occur without client approval.

Site Supervision and Quality Control
• Monitor daily construction activities and workmanship quality.
• Ensure works are executed according to approved drawings and specifications.
• Identify defective work early and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain luxury grade workmanship standards across all project disciplines.

Design Compliance and Coordination
• Coordinate between consultants, contractors, and specialist subcontractors.
• Review shop drawings and ensure alignment with design intent.
• Identify design conflicts or constructability challenges and escalate them when necessary.
• Ensure proper coordination between architectural, structural, and MEP works.

Project Programme and Progress Monitoring
• Monitor construction progress against the approved project schedule.
• Identify potential delays or sequencing issues.
• Ensure proper construction sequencing to avoid rework.
• Participate in weekly and monthly progress meetings.

Material Control and Approvals
• Review contractor material submittals and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Verify that only approved materials and finishes are installed.
• Monitor delivery, storage, and protection of high value materials.
• Ensure mock ups are approved before full installation.

Inspections, Testing and Handover
• Coordinate inspections with consultants and authorities.
• Witness testing and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Monitor snagging and de snagging activities.
• Review as built drawings and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Support project handover to the client.

Reporting and Documentation
• Prepare site reports covering progress, quality observations, and project risks.
• Maintain site documentation including photographs, inspection records, and correspondence.
• Provide technical advice to the client when required.

Authority, Limitations and Accountability
• The Project Engineer represents the client but does not assume contractor execution responsibilities.
• The Project Engineer must not issue contractual instructions unless authorized by the client.
• Any instructions affecting cost, scope, or design must be escalated to the client for approval.

Personal and Professional Attributes
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Professional communication skills when dealing with consultants and contractors.
• Ability to manage expectations in high end residential projects.
• High level of confidentiality when working on private luxury developments.
• Willingness to remain site based full time throughout the project.

Preferred Certifications
• Project Management Professional certification or equivalent is an advantage.
• Dubai Municipality engineer registration such as G+1 or Unlimited category is beneficial.
• Health and Safety certifications are advantageous.

Key Competencies

Client Representation and Stakeholder Management
• Ability to represent the client effectively while coordinating with consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.

Construction Quality Control and Luxury Finish Standards
• Strong ability to monitor premium construction standards in luxury residential projects involving natural stone, bespoke joinery, and specialized finishes.

Technical Review and Engineering Coordination
• Capability to review shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals while ensuring coordination across disciplines.

Project Monitoring and Risk Identification
• Ability to track project progress and identify potential delays or risks early.

Regulatory Compliance and Authority Coordination
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction regulations and authority approval procedures.