Site Engineer- Structural

About us

Dutco Construction LLC is part of the Dutco Group of Construction companies which started operations in the United Arab Emirates in the 1970s and today is considered one of the leading heavy civil and marine contractors in the UAE. We employ more than 10,000 people, making us one of the largest construction companies in the region with an extensive track record in large-scale projects including power stations, reservoirs, hotels, airport infrastructure, and port development.

Many of the country’s highways, tunnels and bridges have been engineered and built by us, allowing the use of our in-house asphalt and concrete plant and machinery. For almost 50 years we have built a strong and loyal client base across both the public and private sectors whilst working on the UAE’s iconic projects including Expo
2020, The Address Hotel renovation, Bluewaters, Marsa Al Seef City Walk and the expansion of the Fashion Avenue in the Dubai Mall.

High-rise building project in Abu Dhabi

Reporting to the Construction Manager / Project Manager, the Site Engineer is responsible for ensuring that works are being carried out in accordance with the drawings and specifications as per contract requirements and company’s Quality Management and HSE procedures in line with the project programme.

• Supervise daily on-site activities for RC frames, foundations, columns, beams, slabs and blockwork to ensure they adhere to approved drawings and specifications.
• Undertake site setting out, levelling, and surveying using total stations or dumpy levels to establish accurate vertical and horizontal controls.
• Inspect formwork, alignment, tightness, reinforcement placement, lapping, cover and concrete casting; perform slump tests and vibration to ensure structural integrity.
• Supervise blockwork construction, checking vertical alignment using a plumb-bob and ensuring proper mortar mix, bonding and lintel placement.
• Identify design conflicts or site issues and provide immediate practical technical solutions.
• Maintain accurate site diaries, daily progress reports, DPR, pour cards, and material usage logs.
• Enforce strict health and safety protocols, including PPE usage and formwork safety, to ensure a hazard-free work environment.

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in civil engineering or related discipline. Experience working with a Tier1 contractor and RC frame experience essential. Must have a minimum of 5‑8 years of experience as a site engineer for a high‑rise building project in the UAE.