Procurement Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Construction Procurement Engineer – MEP & Civil to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement of MEP and civil materials, equipment, and subcontract services for construction and fit-out projects.

This role requires close coordination with project managers, consultants, engineers, suppliers, and contractors to ensure materials and equipment are procured on time, within budget, and in compliance with project specifications, UAE regulations, and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement

• Manage the complete procurement cycle for MEP and civil materials and equipment.
• Review Material Requisition s (MRs), BOQs, drawings, and specifications before issuing RFQs.
• Prepare and issue RFQs with complete technical and commercial requirements.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and technical submissions.
• Identify long-lead items and develop procurement strategies to avoid project delays.
• Coordinate consultant approvals for material submittals.
• Issue and manage Purchase Orders through delivery and payment.

Supplier & Commercial Management

• Source and prequalify new suppliers.
• Maintain and expand the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and commercial conditions.
• Build long-term supplier relationships and framework agreements.
• Manage international procurement and Incoterms where applicable.
• Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles for major procurement packages.

Quality & Documentation

• Ensure all materials comply with project specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, approvals, FATs, SATs, and material submittals.
• Maintain complete procurement documentation, including RFQs, bid comparisons, purchase orders, invoices, warranties, and close-out documents.

Planning & Coordination

• Track procurement schedules and material deliveries.
• Prepare weekly procurement status reports.
• Coordinate with project teams, logistics, warehouses, and suppliers to ensure timely material availability.
• Maintain procurement records using ERP systems (Zoho Procurement or similar).

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience within the UAE construction industry.
• Proven experience procuring MEP and civil packages for commercial, hospitality, residential, or mixed-use developments.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, ELV, and Civil construction materials.
• Experience in supplier evaluation, bid analysis, contract negotiation, and purchase order management.
• Proficiency in ERP procurement software.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Preferred

• CIPS Level 4 or above.
• Experience with LEED, Estidama, or other sustainable construction projects.
• Experience working on large-scale UAE construction projects.

  Key Competencies

  • Strong technical knowledge of MEP and civil systems.
  • Excellent negotiation and commercial management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.