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Al Ghurair Giga

Civil Engineer

Al Ghurair Giga
United Arab Emirates
4-6 Years
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Job Description

STRATEGIC

  • Support the successful execution of district cooling and infrastructure projects in line with project objectives, contractual requirements, and company standards.
  • Ensure compliance with RTA, Dubai Municipality, utility authority, consultant, and client requirements.
  • Coordinate civil construction activities to achieve project milestones, quality standards, and safety objectives.
  • Support project teams in obtaining and maintaining authority approvals related to work within Road Right of Way (ROW) and utility corridors.
  • Contribute to project planning, risk mitigation, and resource optimization initiatives.

OPERATIONAL

  • Supervise day-to-day civil construction activities related to district cooling and underground utility infrastructure projects.
  • Monitor excavation, shoring, trenching, pipe laying, backfilling, compaction, road crossings, reinstatement, and associated civil works.
  • Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
  • Coordinate site activities with subcontractors, utility agencies, consultants, and project stakeholders.
  • Monitor construction progress and report deviations, delays, and technical issues to the Project Manager.
  • Verify work quantities and support preparation of progress measurements and reports.
  • Supervise construction activities related to underground chilled water distribution networks.
  • Monitor installation of pre-insulated chilled water pipes, fittings, valves, chambers, anchor blocks, thrust blocks, and associated civil works.
  • Ensure proper execution of pipe bedding, surround materials, backfilling, and reinstatement activities.
  • Coordinate hydrotesting, flushing, and pre-commissioning activities with project teams and consultants.
  • Ensure compliance with district cooling authority requirements and project specifications.
  • Coordinate activities related to RTA permits and approvals for works within Road Right of Way (ROW).
  • Support preparation and submission of documents required for RTA NOCs, permits, and approvals.
  • Attend RTA interviews and assessments required for Approval to Work in ROW.
  • Liaise with RTA inspectors, consultants, and utility authorities during inspections and approvals.
  • Ensure compliance with permit conditions, traffic management plans, and authority requirements during project execution.
  • Coordinate with Dubai Municipality, DEWA, Etisalat, DU, and other utility authorities as required.
  • Ensure construction activities comply with project specifications, approved drawings, and quality standards.
  • Participate in inspections, material approvals, and testing activities.
  • Coordinate with QA/QC teams for inspection requests, material approvals, and work acceptance.
  • Ensure closure of NCRs, observations, and quality-related issues.
  • Verify as-built information and support preparation of project close-out documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with company HSE procedures, client requirements, and authority regulations.
  • Monitor safe excavation, trenching, lifting, confined space, and road work activities.
  • Participate in toolbox talks, safety inspections, and incident prevention initiatives.
  • Support implementation of traffic management and work zone safety requirements.
  • Report unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
  • Monitor construction progress against approved schedules.
  • Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractor activities.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
  • Track project milestones, work fronts, and construction productivity.
  • Support project planning and recovery initiatives when required.
  • Maintain site records, inspection reports, work permits, and construction documentation.
  • Support preparation of as-built drawings and project handover documentation.
  • Assist in obtaining authority clearances and project completion approvals.
  • Support project close-out activities and final documentation submission.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

  • Coordinate and supervise site foremen, supervisors, subcontractors, and workforce assigned to project activities.
  • Allocate daily work activities and monitor productivity.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and site personnel.
  • Promote teamwork, communication, and compliance with project procedures.
  • Ensure subcontractors adhere to project quality, safety, and schedule requirements.

PRODUCT/PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

  • Identify opportunities to improve construction methods, productivity, and project execution efficiency.
  • Support implementation of best practices in underground utility and district cooling construction.
  • Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Recommend process improvements to enhance safety, quality, and operational performance.
  • Support digital reporting and project monitoring initiatives where applicable.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or Equivalent.
  • 4–6 years of experience in civil engineering and infrastructure construction projects.
  • Proven experience in underground utility and infrastructure projects within the UAE.
  • Experience in district cooling projects and underground chilled water pipe networks is highly preferred.
  • Experience working on projects involving RTA permits, road crossings, and ROW requirements.
  • Previous RTA Approval to Work in ROW is highly desirable.
  • Experience coordinating with consultants, utility authorities, and subcontractors.
  • Familiarity with Dubai authority procedures and infrastructure standards.
  • RTA Approval to Work in ROW (Preferred).
  • Candidate should be willing and eligible to attend and obtain RTA ROW Approval.
  • Dubai Municipality approved engineer status (Advantage).
  • NEBOSH / IOSH (Preferred).
  • Temporary Traffic Management Training (Preferred).
  • AutoCAD Training (Preferred).

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Job Type:
Permanent Job
Industry:
Other
Function:
Civil Engineering
Employment Type:
Full time

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Job ID: 150593471

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