About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever wondered what it’s like to be right at the heart of bringing ambitious building projects to life in Abu Dhabi? We’re searching for a Civil Engineer who’s ready to roll up their sleeves, hit the ground running, and make an immediate impact. With a couple of years’ hands-on experience in the UAE already under your belt, maybe you’re looking to take that next step — perhaps with a team that values precision, collaboration, and a dash of good humor amidst the deadlines.
About the Company
We’re a close-knit, fast-growing construction management firm based in the dynamic city of Abu Dhabi, and every new project feels just as exciting as our very first. Our team blends deep local expertise with an openness to fresh ideas — whether it’s someone’s ingenious site solution or their legendary cheesecake at our monthly get-togethers. Professional growth, respect for diverse perspectives, and a strong sense of partnership set the tone here. We know that the little things, from clear communication to candid feedback, make all the difference on and off the site.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Overseeing day-to-day site activities to ensure work matches design specs and safety standards
- Conducting quantity estimations, material take-offs, and keeping a laser focus on project budgets
- Preparing, organizing, and submitting detailed project documentation and reports for internal reviews and authority approvals
- Coordinating with architects, contractors, and consultants to keep everyone (and everything) on track
- Navigating the maze of UAE codes and authority requirements — and helping to streamline approvals
- Drafting and revising site layouts, working drawings, and as-builts using AutoCAD
- Using MS Office tools to track progress, report issues, and communicate updates to the larger team
- Tackling unexpected site challenges with a creative, pragmatic mindset
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- 2–3 years of hands-on Civil Engineering experience in the UAE (Abu Dhabi projects are a big plus)
- Strong skills in site supervision, project documentation, and quantity estimation
- Solid grasp of UAE standards, local authority procedures, and approval workflows
- Proficient with AutoCAD and MS Office
- Ability to join immediately in Abu Dhabi
Nice-to-Haves:
- Prior work managing authority submissions and gaining quick approvals
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
- Enthusiasm for mentoring junior engineers or site staff
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary package plus annual performance bonuses
- Supportive, energetic team that actually enjoys working together (inside jokes come free)
- Opportunity to work on high-impact Abu Dhabi projects from day one
- Open-door policy with leadership and a real path for career growth
- Regular team lunches, learning sessions, and honest feedback — you’re never just a “number” here
- Modern, sunlit offices close to central Abu Dhabi — or site-based, if that’s what you prefer
- Flexible leave policies and respect for a healthy work-life balance
We believe the best results come when talented people are trusted, supported, and inspired. If you’re ready for a work environment where your input matters and every project will teach you something new, let’s talk!
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk us through your approach to daily site supervision on a complex construction project, and how you ensure work stays aligned with design specifications and safety regulations?
- Describe your experience preparing project documentation for authority approvals in Abu Dhabi. What steps do you take to ensure submissions are accurate and timely?
- How do you utilize AutoCAD in drafting site layouts, working drawings, and as-built plans? Can you share a recent example where your AutoCAD skills solved a specific on-site challenge?
- When managing material take-offs and quantity estimates, how do you stay precise and within project budgets, especially in fast-paced environments?
- What strategies have you found effective for collaborating with architects, contractors, and consultants to keep project timelines on track?
- Tell us about a time when you encountered an unexpected issue on-site. How did you analyze the problem and what was your process for implementing a practical solution?
- How do you keep yourself updated on changes to UAE codes and local authority requirements? Can you describe how this attention to detail has benefited one of your past projects?
- Describe a project where your clear communication or well-organized reporting made a significant positive impact on your team or project stakeholders.
- Give an example of a situation where you were under tight deadlines but maintained quality standards. What techniques helped you manage both time and stress?
- How do you build positive, productive relationships with colleagues from diverse backgrounds or different areas of expertise?
- Our team values open feedback and a touch of humor during busy stretches. How do you contribute to a supportive and positive team atmosphere, especially on challenging days?
- If you had a junior engineer or site staff member struggling with a task, how would you mentor or guide them to improve while keeping the project moving?
- What excites you most about working on ambitious building projects in Abu Dhabi, and how would you bring that enthusiasm to our close-knit team?
- Flexibility is essential here — are you more energized working from a central office or directly on-site, and how do