A leading high-rise building construction project in Dubai is seeking a Section Engineer responsible for supervising, coordinating, and controlling construction activities within assigned sections to ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project schedules. This role involves managing site teams and subcontractors, resolving technical and construction issues, coordinating with quality and safety teams, and proactively monitoring progress to achieve project milestones while maintaining quality and safety standards.
About This High-Rise Construction Opportunity
Project Scale: High-rise building construction requiring independent management of assigned project sections
Technical Scope: Civil construction methods, sequencing, and best practices across complex building structures
Team Coordination: Direct supervision of Site Engineers, General Foremen, and subcontractors
Quality Focus: Strong integration with QA/QC procedures, ITPs, and inspection documentation
Why This Role Matters in Dubai
Career Ownership: Proven independent management of assigned project sections, from site execution to handover
Cross-Functional Coordination: Close collaboration with Construction Managers, Planning, QA/QC, and Safety teams
Resource Management: Hands-on responsibility for material handling, procurement coordination, and cost control
Career Growth: Direct involvement in inspections, sectional handover, and final closeout activities
Position Overview
This Section Engineer role is responsible for ensuring all site works within an assigned section are executed in line with approved drawings, specifications, construction programs, and method statements. You will supervise Site Engineers, General Foremen, and subcontractors, monitor daily site activities to achieve productivity targets, resolve technical and construction issues promptly, and coordinate closely with the Construction Manager and Planning team to align activities with project schedules.
Why This Role Matters: As a Section Engineer on a major high-rise project, you take ownership of an entire project section from execution through handover, lead site teams and subcontractors directly, apply strong QA/QC and HSE knowledge on a daily basis, and build a track record of independently delivering complex high-rise construction milestones in one of the world’s most active construction markets.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Supervision & Execution
- Ensure all site works within the assigned section are executed per approved drawings, specifications, and method statements
- Supervise and coordinate Site Engineers, General Foremen, and subcontractors for effective resource deployment
- Monitor daily site activities to ensure productivity targets and planned sequences are achieved
- Resolve technical and construction-related issues promptly to avoid delays or rework
Planning, Coordination & Progress Control
- Coordinate closely with the Construction Manager and Planning team to align site activities with schedules
- Identify potential delays, constraints, or interface issues and report trends with recommended corrective actions
- Maintain accurate site records, including daily progress reports, manpower logs, and equipment deployment
Quality Assurance & Control
- Ensure works comply with approved QA/QC procedures, inspection test plans (ITPs), and quality standards
- Coordinate with QA/QC Engineers for inspections, tests, and approvals
- Ensure timely completion and submission of inspection requests, checklists, and quality documentation
- Monitor subcontractor work quality and ensure rectification of defects or non-conformances
Safety, Materials & Handover
- Coordinate closely with the Safety Officer to enforce site safety rules, method statements, and risk assessments
- Ensure proper storage, handling, and usage of construction materials per specifications
- Verify material availability and coordinate with procurement and stores teams to avoid shortages
- Participate in internal, consultant, and client inspections
- Support sectional handover, snag clearance, and final completion activities
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution
Experience Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in civil construction projects (high-rise buildings)
- Proven experience managing assigned project sections independently
- Experience coordinating and supervising Site Engineers, Foremen, and subcontractors
Essential Skills
- Strong knowledge of civil construction methods, sequencing, and best practices
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply drawings, specifications, BOQs, and method statements
- Good understanding of QA/QC procedures, ITPs, inspections, and documentation
- Strong leadership, supervision, and team management skills
- Effective communication with internal teams, subcontractors, consultants, and clients
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and working knowledge of AutoCAD
About This Opportunity — Building Dubai’s Skyline
Join a major high-rise building construction project in Dubai, where Section Engineers take independent ownership of assigned project sections from execution through handover. The role offers exposure to complex high-rise construction methods, close collaboration with construction, planning, QA/QC, and safety teams, and a clear pathway to demonstrate leadership on one of the region’s most dynamic construction markets.
Career Excellence: Lead a section of Dubai’s next landmark high-rise from groundwork to handover.
Who Should Apply?
- Civil Engineers: With 8+ years of high-rise construction experience
- Site Supervisors: Experienced managing Site Engineers, Foremen, and subcontractors
- QA/QC-Minded Professionals: Comfortable working with ITPs, inspections, and documentation
- Construction Planners: Skilled in progress monitoring, scheduling, and risk identification
- HSE-Conscious Engineers: Committed to safe work practices on active construction sites
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