Summary
Al Shirawi Group is seeking a Site Engineer to supervise and coordinate civil construction work for underground telecom infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. The role covers site execution, resource allocation, quality inspections, HSE compliance, progress reporting, quantity measurement, and coordination with contractors and consultants. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and have experience in telecom infrastructure projects involving UAE operators Du and Etisalat. A valid UAE driving license is mandatory.
The posting
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Job Title: Site Engineer – Telecom Infrastructure (Du/Etisalat Projects)
Reports To: Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer
Job Summary
The Site Engineer is responsible for the technical supervision, planning, organization, and daily execution of civil engineering construction activities, with a primary focus on underground telecom infrastructure projects in compliance with Du and Etisalat specifications. The role involves managing on-site resources, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining strict adherence to safety and authority regulations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Site Execution and Supervision
- Execute the work as per approved Method Statements, specifications, IFC drawings, and quality standards.
- Supervise daily site activities, ensuring proper workflow, and coordinating with foremen and supervisors to meet daily targets.
- Monitor manpower, productivity, and equipment use, assigning required resources prior to execution.
- Plan and analyze possible construction methodologies and recommend options for approval.
- Plan the execution of all Project related works and coordinate the works to electrical, telecom, and civil groups.
2. Technical Compliance and Quality Control
- Interpret construction drawings and applicable standards or specifications prior to execution of any jobs.
- Ensure all materials used and work performed are in accordance with the project specifications and standards, especially those specific to Du and Etisalat.
- Conduct inspections and ensure work complies with project quality standards. Ensure that all site works are done according to all applicable quality standards and fill stage-wise ISO checklists.
- Manage directly and provide technical support to all work groups at the site.
- Prepare and raise Inspection Requests (IRs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) for any discrepancies or missing details in drawings.
- Assist in preparing shop drawings and as-Built Drawings (AutoCAD and GIS) for new projects or modifications.
3. Safety and HSE Management
- Directly responsible for the safety of all personnel of the project by ensuring the project execution follows all applicable health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Ensure all activities follow approved safety procedures and company HSE policies.
- Report near misses and incidents, participate in emergency preparedness, and report workplace hazards regularly.
- Ensure compliance of safety measures through regular Tool Box Talks (TBTs).
4. Progress Reporting and Coordination
- Submit site daily reports, inspection requests, and all applicable monitoring reports.
- Maintain updated logs for drawings, RFIs, and site correspondence.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants, and follow up on their progress and technical requirements.
- Provide weekly and monthly progress updates to the planning department.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Experience: Proven professional experience in civil works and infrastructure construction, with demonstrable experience specific to telecom infrastructure projects with major UAE operators, including Du and Etisalat.
- License: Valid UAE Driving License is mandatory.
- Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve technical difficulties on-site. Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings and technical specifications. Excellent knowledge of Quality, HSE, and project management principles.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for profitability of the projects.
- Responsible for raising of requisition for material of projects.
- Responsible for Payment certificate collection from the main contractor.
- Responsible for monthly site measurement, billing and keeping material update records at site.
- Responsible for inspection request for approval from the consultants.
- Responsible for daily allocation of laborers to various sites as per the site requirement.
- Taking approval from GM for deployment of subcontractors.
- Inspection request/check list for approval from the consultants/Main Contractor.
- Execution of works as per Main Contractors construction program.
- Time Card filling of laborers.
- Quality (Visual Inspection)and Quantity
- Verification to ensure the received goods are as per the SMR
- Estimation, Quantity surveying, Quality assurance with adherence to the ISO procedures.
- Ensure Proper Supervision of the sites and proper timely completion of the projects.
- Perform duties assigned by the GM on timely basis.