Structural Site Engineer

Job description / Role

Our Multi National Engineering Consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced consultant Civil/Structural Engineer to join their team in Dubai, UAE to work on high profile new build projects in the Emirates. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Civil/Structural Engineer on large scale projects in the UAE and the wider GCC and a proven background working in a recognised PMC or Developer business.

This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent opportunity, employed by our client.

Key Responsibilities:

The ‘Civil / Structural Engineer’ will be responsible for providing technical support to the Resident Engineer and for reviewing, monitoring, inspecting and supervising all civil / structural works for the construction phase of the Project. He/She shall have the responsibility for checking that the Contractor’s Works are carried out in accordance with the Contract. He/She will also be responsible for managing and other members of the Engineer’s staff (assistants and inspectors).

Project Coordination:-

• Coordination with Architectural / MEP Disciplines for ensuring Structural / Civil Works are consistent with requirements.
• Coordination of design issues with H.O. Structural Engineer.
• Coordination with Contractor / Subcontractor for accuracy and sequencing of works
• Verify, Monitor and review Contractor’s setting-out of the Works in relation to a coordinated reference point, datum level and bearing.
• Verification and monitoring of shoring works, piling activities and excavation.
• Review & verify Setting Out / Layout of structural elements, pile locations, columns etc.
• Scheduling of site inspections as required and as per WIRs issued by Contractor.
• Periodically inspect Materials delivered to Site for compliance with approved materials.
• Arrange Inspections of Civil / Structural elements to confirm accuracy with approved Shop Drawings.
• Periodically witness Tests and Inspections in accordance with Contract Requirements.
• Review Contractor’s Proposals for Formwork / Shuttering / scaffolding systems and the like.
• Inspect Steelwork fabrication / welding / priming and painting.
• Witness Steelwork erection of critical elements.
• Periodically verify and inspect all concrete deliveries for compliance with grade of concrete / slump etc.
• Witness all critical concrete pours as per Concrete pour schedules.
• Ensure all concrete curing etc. are being carried out as per Specifications.
• Periodically inspect de-shuttered works for defects and /or non conformities.
• Witness any stressing / grouting of PT strands for PT Slabs.
• Inspect sub-structure waterproofing works as required.
• Review and periodically inspect erection of other civil elements i.e. block work / plastering etc.
• Ensure that approved QA/QC Procedures are being followed by Contractor.
• Monitor Contractor’s progress with respect to approved Clause 14.1 Programme.

Submittals Review:-

• Review Contractor’s Shop Drawings for Rebar / Couplers / Steel arrangements for compliance with Drawings, Bar bending schedules & Specifications.
• Review Contractor’s Civil / Structural Shop Drawings for compliance with Contract Drawings / requirements and coordination with other disciplines.
• Review Contractor’s Method Statements for compliance with Contract Specifications.
• Review De-watering Contractor’s proposals and Method Statements for boreholes etc. for installation of de-watering wells.
• Review Contractor’s Proposals for Shoring Works.
• Review Contractor’s Proposals for Piling and sequencing of Enabling Works.
• Review Contractor’s Proposals for Shuttering / Formwork etc.
• Review Contractor’s Shop Drawings Schedule and Procurement Schedule.
• Review Materials submittals for compliance with Contract and Specifications.
• Review Contractor’s Proposals for Slip Forming arrangement for Shear Walls if applicable.
• Review Contractor’s HSE plans for compliance with Norms and Statutory requirements.
• Review Contractor’s QA/QC Procedures.

Meetings:-

• Attend weekly Progress Meetings.
• Attend weekly HSE and QA/QC Meetings and identify issues concerning HSE and quality standards.
• To attend and report coordination meetings with Main contractor & Sub-contractors.

Reports & Records:-

• Report comments on WIRs as applicable.
• Issue Site Observation Notes and NCRs as applicable.
• Prepare notes of observations on HSE issues for Safety Engineer
• Prepare notes on QA/QC issues if applicable.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineer / H.O. and prepare responses to RFIs etc.
• To check and verify As-built drawings as applicable.

Civil / Structural Engineer (Supervision) Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. MSc preferred
• A minimum of 7-10 years postgraduate experience in Structural Engineering on buildings and structures projects.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a supervision capacity with recognised PMC or Engineering Consultancy companies in the UAE.
• Site experience in estimation, installation and all site activities related to all Structural works for construction of large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Familiar with all the Structural Engineering methodologies as well as the corresponding equipment, materials, consumables, tools and manpower allocations related to Structural works for building projects.
• Well versed in interpreting and executing Structural related drawings.
• Have the knowledge of the related Authority’s requirements
• Infrastructure projects experience required with strong background in start-up, execution and handover of major projects.

Salary:
AED 18,000 to 23,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East.

We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait

J10 Consulting provide collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering.