Project Engineer Fitout

Roles Responsibilities The Project Engineer is responsible for planning coordinating and overseeing engineering and construction projects from initiation to successful completion The role ensures projects are delivered safely on time within budget and in accordance with approved specifications quality standards and client requirements The Project Engineer acts as the primary technical coordinator between clients consultants contractors and internal teams to ensure efficient project execution Key Responsibilities 1 Project Planning Execution Plan coordinate and manage engineering and construction projects from inception to completion Develop project execution strategies work schedules and resource plans Ensure project activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings specifications and contractual requirements Monitor project milestones and implement corrective actions to maintain project schedules 2 Project Coordination Coordinate with clients consultants contractors subcontractors suppliers and internal departments Lead project coordination meetings and communicate project objectives to all stakeholders Resolve technical commercial and operational issues affecting project progress Ensure effective communication between project teams throughout the project lifecycle 3 Engineering Technical Management Review engineering designs shop drawings technical specifications and project documentation Provide technical guidance to site engineers and project teams Evaluate engineering changes and recommend practical solutions Ensure technical compliance with project requirements and applicable standards 4 Budget Cost Control Monitor project budgets costs and resource utilization Review project expenditures and identify costsaving opportunities Support variation management and commercial evaluations Assist in forecasting project costs and financial performance 5 Schedule Progress Monitoring Track project progress against approved schedules Monitor manpower materials equipment and subcontractor performance Identify delays and implement recovery plans where required Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients 6 Quality Assurance Compliance Ensure compliance with project specifications quality standards and engineering best practices Coordinate inspections testing and quality control activities Monitor corrective actions and ensure timely closure of quality issues Support project audits and compliance reviews 7 Health Safety Environment HSE Ensure compliance with all company HSE policies and local regulations Promote a strong safety culture across project teams Monitor site safety performance and address nonconformities Ensure all project activities are carried out safely and responsibly 8 Documentation Reporting Maintain project documentation technical records and correspondence Prepare project reports progress updates and management presentations Monitor RFIs submittals shop drawings and approval status Ensure proper documentation throughout the project lifecycle 9 Project CloseOut Handover Coordinate testing commissioning snagging and rectification activities Ensure completion of punch list items before project handover Prepare final documentation asbuilt records and handover packages Support project closeout and lessons learned reviews Desired Candidate Profile Qualifications Experience Bachelor s Degree in Civil Mechanical Electrical Engineering or a related discipline Minimum 10 years of proven experience as a Project Engineer or in a similar engineering project management role Experience managing commercial residential hospitality industrial or fitout construction projects Strong knowledge of project planning budgeting scheduling quality control and construction management Experience coordinating with clients consultants contractors and multidisciplinary teams Proficiency in project management software AutoCAD Microsoft Office and scheduling tools Primavera P6 MS Project preferred Sound knowledge of UAE construction practices local authority regulations and HSE requirements