Senior Project Engineer - Civil

Job description / Role

Role overview:

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented project engineer to join our growing team at Meraki Integrated Contracting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting project execution on-site, coordinating with consultants and subcontractors, and ensuring timely, safe, and quality delivery of works in line with project specifications.

Key responsibilities:

• Review project drawings, BOQs, and specifications to understand scope and schedule.
• Assist the project manager in preparing work programs, procurement schedules, and progress reports.
• Coordinate with site teams, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure uninterrupted progress.
• Participate in project and coordination meetings and follow up on assigned actions.

• Supervise daily activities on site to ensure works are executed according to drawings and specifications.
• Monitor quality, safety, and productivity to ensure compliance with standards.
• Identify and report deviations, delays, or resource requirements to management.
• Assist in preparing inspection requests (IRs) and material approval requests (MARs).

• Maintain daily logs, site reports, and work progress records.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly/monthly progress updates and dashboards.
• Support quantity take-offs, cost tracking, and material reconciliation as needed.
• Ensure proper documentation for site inspections and handover processes.

Why join Meraki?

At Meraki, you’ll be part of a team building some of the most exciting and challenging projects in Dubai. We value integrity, excellence, and teamwork—and we invest in our people to grow with us.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• 10 years of UAE experience in project execution of residential, commercial, or mixed-use building projects.
• Familiarity with authority approvals, local construction codes, and project documentation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera, and MS Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred traits:

• Proactive and hands-on with a sense of ownership.
• Strong communication skills for effective coordination with all stakeholders.
• Ability to handle pressure and multitask in fast-paced environments.
• Committed to safety, quality, and timely delivery.

Benefits

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a growing and professional team delivering high-impact infrastructure projects across the UAE. This is your opportunity to play a key role in streamlining procurement and driving project efficiency in a fast-paced contracting environment.