Technical Engineer

The Civil Technical Engineer is responsible for providing technical and engineering support throughout the project lifecycle, with particular focus on design coordination, technical submissions, shop drawings, material approvals, RFIs, method statements and resolution of technical issues. The role will coordinate closely with Consultants, Project Managers, Site Engineers, QA/QC teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure that civil and structural works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, applicable standards and project requirements. Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to project teams on civil and structural engineering matters.
• Review project drawings, specifications, design documents and contract requirements.
• Identify discrepancies, omissions and potential design issues and raise them for resolution.
• Review and coordinate civil and structural shop drawings prior to submission to the Consultant.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, civil and MEP interfaces to identify and resolve clashes.
• Review design drawings against site conditions and identify constructability issues.
• Prepare, review and coordinate technical submissions in accordance with project specifications.
• Prepare material submittals, technical data sheets and product compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain required technical information.
• Prepare and submit RFIs for design discrepancies, missing information and technical clarifications.
• Ensure approved RFI responses are communicated to the relevant project teams.
• Maintain an organised record of RFIs, responses and technical decisions.
• Review temporary works proposals where required and coordinate with relevant specialists.
• Ensure method statements reflect approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Assist in evaluating alternative materials and proposed equivalent products.
• Ensure materials proposed for use comply with project specifications and approved standards.
• Coordinate with the Consultant regarding technical inspections and site issues.
• Monitor the implementation of approved technical solutions on site.
• Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders.
• Escalate critical technical issues to the Technical Manager.
• Review technical requirements related to inspections, testing and approvals.
• Ensure lessons learned and technical improvements are communicated to the project team. Key Skills and Competencies:
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional engineering certification or relevant membership is an advantage.
• Additional training in BIM, AutoCAD, Revit or construction/project management would be beneficial.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant civil engineering experience, within the UAE construction industry.
• Previous experience in a Technical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Design Engineer or similar role.
• Strong experience in technical documentation, shop drawings, RFIs, material submittals
• Reinforced concrete and structural works. Civil construction methods and sequencing.
• Shop drawing preparation and review. Technical submittals and material approvals.
• RFI preparation and management. Method statements. Design coordination.
• Technical documentation and reporting. Quality requirements and inspection procedures.
• AutoCAD.Revit / BIM coordination, Navisworks, Civil 3D, where applicable.
• Strong technical and analytical skills. Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Attention to detail. Good communication and coordination skills.