Project Engineer – Construction & Project Management

Join the Team at ABYAT - Your Gateway to Retail Excellence!About usAre you ready to be part of the largest retail store in the Middle East? ABYAT, spanning an impressive 22,000 square meters and offering over 22,000 products, is your one-stop destination for all things home improvement and more. From elegant tiles and captivating wallpapers to state-of-the-art lighting solutions and stylish kitchen fixtures, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse array of top-quality products under one roof.Established locally with a vision for excellence, ABYAT has been setting benchmarks since its inception in September 2005. With an unwavering focus on our customers, we've crafted an experience that revolves around their needs, from our meticulously designed store layouts to our unparalleled service offerings.Expanding beyond our roots in Kuwait, ABYAT is now making waves in Saudi Arabia and setting our sights on Qatar and the UAE. As we continue to grow, we're seeking passionate individuals to join our dynamic team and contribute to our journey of success.Position: Project Engineer – Construction & Project Management

Location: UAE – DubaiType: Full-timeRole:The Project Engineer will be responsible for supporting and managing the end-to-end execution of construction, fit-out, and development projects in Dubai, with a particular focus on commercial and retail properties.The role requires strong hands-on site construction experience combined with solid project management capabilities.

The successful candidate will coordinate contractors, consultants, authorities, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with UAE regulations, approved designs, and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

Construction & Site ManagementManage and monitor day-to-day construction and fit-out activities across assigned project sites.Ensure works are executed according to approved drawings, specifications, project schedules, quality standards, and contractual requirements.Coordinate with main contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings to identify construction issues, delays, quality concerns, and potential risks.Review method statements, material submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and other technical documentation.Monitor contractor performance and ensure corrective actions are implemented where required.Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and applicable UAE construction regulations.Project ManagementSupport or lead projects from initial planning and design coordination through construction, testing, commissioning, handover, and project closeout.Develop and monitor project schedules, milestones, budgets, resources, and deliverables.Track project progress against the approved baseline and proactively identify potential delays or cost overruns.Maintain project risk registers and implement appropriate mitigation plans.Coordinate project meetings and ensure clear documentation of decisions, responsibilities, and action items.Prepare comprehensive weekly and monthly project progress reports for management.Manage multiple stakeholders and ensure timely escalation of critical project issues.Support value engineering and cost-control initiatives without compromising project quality or operational requirements.Authorities & Regulatory ComplianceEnsure projects comply with relevant Dubai building codes, regulations, and authority requirements.Coordinate submissions, approvals, inspections, NOCs, and permits with relevant authorities.Maintain strong working knowledge of Dubai Municipality and Dubai Civil Defence requirements and approval processes.Coordinate with consultants and contractors to ensure all statutory approvals are obtained within the required project timelines.Ensure all required completion and handover documentation is properly maintained.Contract & Commercial ManagementWork with project stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.Demonstrate strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and their application within construction projects.Review contractor claims, variations, extension-of-time requests, and other contractual matters in coordination with the commercial/project management teams.Monitor project scope and identify potential variations or contractual risks.Maintain accurate project records and correspondence to support contractual and commercial decisions.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or a related engineering discipline.PMP certification is strongly preferred.Minimum 5–8 years of relevant construction and project management experience, with significant experience in Dubai/UAE.Proven hands-on site construction experience.Strong experience managing commercial, retail, showroom, mall, or similar building projects is highly preferred.Demonstrated experience dealing with Dubai Municipality, Dubai Civil Defence, and other relevant Dubai authorities.Strong working knowledge of Dubai building codes, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements.Good knowledge and practical understanding of FIDIC contracts.Experience managing contractors, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and multiple internal stakeholders.Strong understanding of project planning, cost control, risk management, quality management, and project reporting.