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About the Role
Al Ghurair seeks a Civil Engineer to support district cooling and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. Responsibilities include supervising civil construction, coordinating with authorities, ensuring compliance with RTA and Dubai Municipality standards, and managing underground utility works.
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Responsibilities
- Supervise day to day civil construction activities related to district cooling and underground utility infrastructure projects
- Monitor excavation, shoring, trenching, pipe laying, backfilling, compaction, road crossings, reinstatement, and associated civil works
- Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements
- Coordinate site activities with subcontractors, utility agencies, consultants, and project stakeholders
- Monitor construction progress and report deviations, delays, and technical issues to the Project Manager
- Verify work quantities and support preparation of progress measurements and reports
- Supervise construction activities related to underground chilled water distribution networks
- Monitor installation of pre insulated chilled water pipes, fittings, valves, chambers, anchor blocks, thrust blocks, and associated civil works
- Ensure proper execution of pipe bedding, surround materials, backfilling, and reinstatement activities
- Coordinate hydrotesting, flushing, and pre commissioning activities with project teams and consultants
- Ensure compliance with district cooling authority requirements and project specifications
- Coordinate activities related to RTA permits and approvals for works within Road Right of Way (ROW)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or Equivalent
- 4–6 years of experience in civil engineering and infrastructure construction projects
- Proven experience in underground utility and infrastructure projects within the UAE
- Experience in district cooling projects and underground chilled water pipe networks is highly preferred
- Experience working on projects involving RTA permits, road crossings, and ROW requirements
- Previous RTA Approval to Work in ROW is highly desirable
- Experience coordinating with consultants, utility authorities, and subcontractors
- Familiarity with Dubai authority procedures and infrastructure standards
- RTA Approval to Work in ROW (Preferred)
- Candidate should be willing and eligible to attend and obtain RTA ROW Approval
- Dubai Municipality approved engineer status (Advantage)
- NEBOSH / IOSH (Preferred)
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Strategic
- Support the successful execution of district cooling and infrastructure projects in line with project objectives, contractual requirements, and company standards
- Ensure compliance with RTA, Dubai Municipality, utility authority, consultant, and client requirements
- Coordinate civil construction activities to achieve project milestones, quality standards, and safety objectives
- Support project teams in obtaining and maintaining authority approvals related to work within Road Right of Way (ROW) and utility corridors
- Contribute to project planning, risk mitigation, and resource optimization initiatives
Operational
- Supervise day to day civil construction activities related to district cooling and underground utility infrastructure projects
- Monitor excavation, shoring, trenching, pipe laying, backfilling, compaction, road crossings, reinstatement, and associated civil works
- Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements
- Coordinate site activities with subcontractors, utility agencies, consultants, and project stakeholders
- Monitor construction progress and report deviations, delays, and technical issues to the Project Manager
- Verify work quantities and support preparation of progress measurements and reports
- Supervise construction activities related to underground chilled water distribution networks
- Monitor installation of pre insulated chilled water pipes, fittings, valves, chambers, anchor blocks, thrust blocks, and associated civil works
- Ensure proper execution of pipe bedding, surround materials, backfilling, and reinstatement activities
- Coordinate hydrotesting, flushing, and pre commissioning activities with project teams and consultants
- Ensure compliance with district cooling authority requirements and project specifications
- Coordinate activities related to RTA permits and approvals for works within Road Right of Way (ROW)
People Management
- Coordinate and supervise site foremen, supervisors, subcontractors, and workforce assigned to project activities
- Allocate daily work activities and monitor productivity
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and site personnel
- Promote teamwork, communication, and compliance with project procedures
- Ensure subcontractors adhere to project quality, safety, and schedule requirements
Product/Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve construction methods, productivity, and project execution efficiency
- Support implementation of best practices in underground utility and district cooling construction
- Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recommend process improvements to enhance safety, quality, and operational performance
- Support digital reporting and project monitoring initiatives where applicable
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or Equivalent
- 4–6 years of experience in civil engineering and infrastructure construction projects
- Proven experience in underground utility and infrastructure projects within the UAE
- Experience in district cooling projects and underground chilled water pipe networks is highly preferred
- Experience working on projects involving RTA permits, road crossings, and ROW requirements
- Previous RTA Approval to Work in ROW is highly desirable
- Experience coordinating with consultants, utility authorities, and subcontractors
- Familiarity with Dubai authority procedures and infrastructure standards
- RTA Approval to Work in ROW (Preferred)
- Candidate should be willing and eligible to attend and obtain RTA ROW Approval
- Dubai Municipality approved engineer status (Advantage)
- NEBOSH / IOSH (Preferred)
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