Senior Civil Design Engineer

A Leading Multi-Disciplinary Planning and Design Firm in UAE

Dubai, UAE

Ref: LP512-61

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

A leading architectural firm based in Dubai is looking to hire a “Senior Civil Design Engineer” with the below responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Undertake conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of various transportation facilities including municipal roadways, rural highways, urban intersections, roundabouts, multi use trails, and parking facilities
• Prepare tender documents including drawings, specifications, and cost estimates
• Review shop drawings
• Coordinate internal resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Prepare technical reports
• Develop project proposals
• Highway/pavement design skills including a working knowledge of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), Manual for Streets and Local Authority Design Guides for Highways in Residential and Commercial Estates
• Responsible for civil engineering design on projects from inception to completion in commercial, health, retail, industrial, education and other sectors.
• Production of detailed design to meet with design and construction Programmes, liaising with other disciplines and ensuring the co-ordination of design and detailing work appropriate to the project.
• Sound knowledge of construction contracts and commercial awareness
• Assists with the planning and implementation of the preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensures adherence to codes, policies, industry standards, and acceptable engineering practices for projects ranging from new Public Works construction to repair or modification of existing infrastructure.
• Manages the Architecture & Engineering (A&E) contract to ensure adequacy of the A&E firm's work, timeliness, invoices, accuracy of construction cost estimates, and appropriate coordination with others, including governmental bodies in the design phase.
• Interprets designs and advises on intent issues as they arise, refines or revises designs or adds designs, as necessary, and may resolve design/construction conflicts during the construction phase.
• Estimates costs of new construction projects, formulates special provisions, and assists in the preparation of bid scopes and coordinates property acquisitions as needed with appropriate parties.
• Assists and advises inspection personnel to alleviate problems and resolve contract administration difficulties.
• Prepares requests for proposal for consulting engineering services, reviews proposals, makes recommendations for the selection of consultants, and negotiates professional services contracts.
• Reviews site and subdivision plans, and recommends permit conditions to meet City Code standards and to conform with good practices.

Requirements

Skills:

• MEng / BEng / BSc in Civil Engineering.
• Sound and proven Civil 3D, PDS or MOSS/MX
• Civil Design Engineer with experience 15 years in design of Roads and grading.
• Sound knowledge of civil engineering design in drainage and highways. Experience in other areas, such as traffic assessment and geotechnics, would also be beneficial.

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A leading multi-disciplinary planning and design firm in UAE.

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Design Engineer salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 7,500

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