Technical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

1. Design \& Technical Coordination

• Review contract drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, architects, subcontractors, and site teams.
• Identify design discrepancies and recommend technical solutions.
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings and specifications.

2. Shop Drawings \& Engineering Submittals

• Prepare and review shop drawings and technical submissions.
• Manage material submittals, method statements, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate approvals with consultants and clients.
• Ensure all submissions comply with project specifications and standards.

3. Quantity Surveying \& Cost Control

• Verify quantities from drawings and BOQs.
• Prepare quantity take-offs for procurement and subcontracting packages.
• Support variation orders, claims, and cost impact assessments.
• Assist commercial teams with technical evaluations.

4. Planning \& Progress Monitoring

• Coordinate with planning engineers to align engineering activities with project schedules.
• Monitor technical deliverables against project milestones.
• Identify potential delays and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare technical progress reports for management.

5. Procurement Support

• Prepare technical specifications for procurement.
• Evaluate suppliers’ and subcontractors’ technical offers.
• Verify material compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate the timely delivery of approved materials.

6. Requests for Information (RFIs)

• Prepare and submit RFIs to consultants.
• Track responses and ensure approved clarifications are implemented on site.
• Maintain records of technical clarifications and design changes.

7. Value Engineering

• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or functionality.
• Recommend alternative materials, systems, and construction methods.
• Support cost optimization and productivity improvement initiatives.

8. Site Technical Support

• Provide technical guidance to site engineers and construction teams.
• Resolve technical issues arising during project execution.
• Ensure the practical implementation and constructability of designs.
• Participate in technical meetings and site inspections.

9. Change Management \& Claims Support

• Monitor design revisions and scope changes.
• Assess the technical and contractual implications of changes.
• Support the preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) submissions and variation claims.
• Maintain records of technical correspondence and approvals.

10. Quality \& Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local authority regulations, project specifications, and applicable standards.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams on inspections and testing requirements.
• Review inspection requests and technical approvals.
• Support project audits and quality assessments.

11. Documentation Control

• Maintain engineering logs, drawing registers, and technical records.
• Ensure the latest drawing revisions are distributed to relevant stakeholders.
• Track document submissions, approvals, and technical workflows.

12. Team Coordination \& Leadership

• Coordinate and supervise Technical Office Engineers, CAD/BIM Engineers, and draftsmen, as applicable.
• Allocate workloads and monitor performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge transfer.
• Maintain technical office productivity and quality standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely preparation and approval of shop drawings.
• Material submittal approval rate.
• RFIs closed within the target timeframe.
• Identification and recovery of variation costs.
• Timely completion of engineering deliverables.
• Reduction in technical-related site delays.
• Compliance with project quality requirements.
• Cost savings achieved through value engineering.

Qualifications \& Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of UAE construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, engineering standards, and local authority regulations.
• Experience in high-rise, infrastructure, or commercial construction projects is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant engineering software.
• Strong technical coordination, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED16,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the UAE?
• Do you have experience in the construction / main contracting industry?
• What is your current salary (AED)?
• What is your expected salary (AED)?
• What is your notice period?

Work Location: In person