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Senior Specialist - Civil Engineering

AD Ports Group
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Abu Dhabi, 01

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AD Ports Group is seeking a Senior Specialist in Civil Engineering to support project delivery for ports and maritime programs in Abu Dhabi. The role centers on delivering safe, sustainable, and cost-effective civil solutions that align with governance and strategic goals, while leading project plans, site visits, authority approvals, and the technical requirements, studies and design standards needed for success. Ideal candidates have 6–8 years in an industrial civil engineering setting, are proficient with design tools, and can translate customer needs into preconceptual schemes and data-driven decisions. To apply, tailor your CV to show tangible outcomes in construction or consultancy, highlight collaboration, regulatory knowledge, and stakeholder management.

Support the project delivery teams in the development of civil engineering solutions for projects within the ports & maritime engineering programmes. 

Core Responsibilities

  • Provide civil engineering solutions that are safe and sustainable, cost effective, fit for purpose, commercially satisfying and innovative ensuring to be aligned with the Group’s governance and strategic goals. 

  • Collaborate to develop ports & maritime project plans including structural analysis, scope, budget and timeline.

  • Lead site visits to assess site conditions and add input in the feasibility studies.

  • Liaise with external authorities to grant approvals to construction projects while aligning with regulations. 

  • Develop the technical requirements for ports & maritime engineering studies, construction and performance specifications, design standards and other technical documents as required. 

  • Lead data analysis, understand customer’s needs and develop initial preconceptual engineering schemes for potential future projects.

  • Maintain a positive and collaborative relationship between project teams, supply chain and other stakeholders for the betterment of the AD Ports group.

  • Prepare technical reports on project drawings, specification, progress, challenges and resolutions. 

  • Identify future trends in the field of civil engineering and propose improvements and enhancements to existing specifications, standards, methods, and solutions. 

  • Lead the development and continuous improvement of departmental standards and procedures

 

Educational and Technical Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. Master's degree is a plus

Language Skills:

  • Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage

Years of Experience:

  • A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in a similar role

Nature of Experience:

  • Experience in civil engineering especially within an industrial environment. 

  • Proficient in using relevant design software and engineering tools. 

  • Knowledge of construction regulations an industry best practices. 

  • Preferably worked in both construction and consultancy organisations.

  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills to identify and address complex challenges and opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.