Site Engineer
Al Shirawi GroupJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Al Shirawi Group is hiring a Site Engineer, Telecom Infrastructure (Du/Etisalat Projects) to oversee on-site civil works in Abu Dhabi, focusing on underground telecom infrastructure and compliance with Du and Etisalat specifications. The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, proven telecom infra experience with UAE operators, and a valid UAE driving license, with strong skills in interpreting drawings, QA/QC, safety, and coordinating across electrical telecom and civil teams. You will plan execution, manage resources, raise IRs and RFIs, and deliver regular progress reports while upholding ISO and HSE standards. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight Du/Etisalat standards, Method Statements, IFC drawings, AutoCAD GIS, and a track record of on-site delivery.
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.
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.
- 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.
Founded in 1971, the Al Shirawi Group has been serving people & industry for the last five decades. The Al Shirawi Group of Companies, grew from an unrelenting passion to provide the Middle East with high-quality solutions in the trading, industrial, distribution, contracting and service industries. From the Group’s humble beginning as a trading house, today, Al Shirawi is a burgeoning conglomerate and one of the most reputed names in the Middle East with offices across the GCC region in Qatar, Oman, Kuwait , India and Egypt.
Powered by a 10,000+ workforce and supported by the latest technology and infrastructure, the Group has established itself as one of the largest, most trusted and prestigious partners for leaders across the Persian Gulf. Through its diverse industry expertise and over 35 companies, Al Shirawi has remained committed to ensuring excellence in every product and offering, enabling its business units to leave an indelible impact in the global market.
Since its inception, Al Shirawi has striven to create a culture where each individual feels seen and valued, rooted in excellence, transparency, compassion, honesty, empowerment and discipline. The Group has won multiple prestigious awards for years — a testament to the technical pedigree, people-centric approach and desire to serve the community with sustainable, cutting-edge solutions.