General Civil Engineer

Role Purpose

Plan, coordinate, and supervise the civil/structural scope for G+3 residential and commercial projects in Sharjah. Deliver works safely, on time, to spec, and within budget, complying with Sharjah Municipality procedures, Sharjah Civil Defense (SCD) interfaces, SEWA utility requirements, company contracts (FIDIC-based), and UAE labor/HSE rules—while actively planning for weather (heat, humidity, dust/fog) and traffic/permit constraints that impact logistics and sequencing

Key Responsibilities

1) Engineering & Planning

• Translate IFC drawings/specifications into method statements, ITPs, and a rolling 2–6-week look-ahead aligned to the master programme.

• Coordinate shop drawings, rebar BBS, builder’s works for MEP/ELV, and SCD egress/plant-room interfaces; raise RFIs for conflicts.

• Identify long-lead/critical civil activities (elevator pits/shafts, waterproofing sequences, façade anchors, precast elements) and lock in approvals early.

2) Site Execution & Supervision

• Lead daily supervision of earthworks, foundations, concrete frames, masonry, plaster/screed, waterproofing, façade brackets, finishes, and external works (roads, kerbs, interlocks, drainage).

• Release workfronts only after setting-out verification (lines/levels/tolerances) with Land Surveyor; conduct pre-pour and post-pour checks.

• Enforce hold/witness points per ITP and maintain a first-time-right culture to avoid rework.

3) Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Ensure installation of approved materials only (MIR/MAR); coordinate WIRs with QA/QC and the Consultant.

• Close NCRs with quantified corrective actions; maintain redlines and as-built updates in step with execution.

• Keep up-to-date registers: concrete tests, compaction reports, waterproofing flood tests, pull-out tests, cube strength trends.

4) HSE & Temporary Works

• Implement project HSE plan, JHAs, lift plans, formwork/shoring checks, edge protection, and hot-work permits.

• Enforce MOHRE midday-break and heat-stress controls; ensure safe access/egress and housekeeping.

• Review and approve temporary works method statements with Tech Office/3rd-party where required.

5) Weather & Traffic Planning (Sharjah)

• Schedule early-morning/night pours and high-tolerance works to mitigate heat, refraction, and wind; specify ice/chilled-water concreting if in the spec.

• Monitor temperature/RH/wind for membranes, coatings, and sealants; use hygrometers and follow manufacturer limits.

• Coordinate with Logistics/Procurement for off-peak deliveries, SRTA/Police permits, alternate routes, and lay-down areas; maintain a traffic calendar (school peaks, events, Ramadan).

6) Commercial & Change Control

• Track executed quantities vs. BOQ; support QS on measurements, variation orders/claims, and subcontractor RA bills.

• Drive waste reduction (concrete, rebar, blocks) and productivity monitoring; prepare recovery plans when needed.

7) Stakeholder & Interface Management

• Chair daily briefings with foremen/subcontractors; lead weekly coordination with Planning/QAQC/MEP/Survey/Procurement.

• Interface professionally with Consultant/Client to secure timely approvals and close technical queries.

Category-3 Technical Scope (G+3 Focus)

• Concrete works: covers/tolerances, anchor bolts/embeds, openings, curing regimes, dimensional control.

• Waterproofing: substructure/retaining walls/roofs; detailing around penetrations; flood/adhesion tests.

• Façade/Glazing: bracket setting-out, thermal breaks, sealants, movement joints.

• Masonry & Finishes: plumbness/flatness, control joints, substrate preparation, tolerance checks.

• External Works & Drainage: invert levels, positive falls, manholes, backfilling/compaction, pavement layers, accessibility grades.

• Temporary Works: formwork/shoring/back-propping, crane bases, lifting points, backfill staging.

Core Deliverables

1. Approved Method Statements & ITPs for all civil packages.

2. Rolling look-ahead schedule with manpower/equipment histograms.

3. Inspection packs (pre-pour, rebar, formwork, waterproofing, finishes).

4. Up-to-date as-built drawings and coordinated redlines.

5. Quality dossiers (test results, WIR/MIR logs, calibration certificates).

6. HSE records (JHAs, toolbox talks, incident close-outs).

7. Progress/productivity reports and recovery plans.

Authority & Decision Rights

• Release or hold/reject workfronts/materials based on compliance to drawings/specs/HSE.

• Initiate RFIs and propose value engineering (no scope erosion).

• Approve subcontractor method statements and WIRs within DOA; recommend changes impacting programme or cost.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).

• 5–8+ years UAE site experience, including G+3 projects; Sharjah experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of Sharjah Municipality workflows, SCD/SEWA interfaces, FIDIC, and local HSE rules (incl. MOHRE midday-break).

• Proficient with AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera basics, MS Office; BIM/CDE familiarity (Aconex/Procore) is a plus.

• Valid UAE driving license preferred; English required (Arabic an advantage).

Skills & Competencies

• Detail-driven, methodical, and first-time-right mindset.

• Strong coordination across trades; decisive problem solving and clear RFI writing.

• Planning around heat, humidity, dust/fog, and urban traffic constraints.

• Clear written/oral communication and documentation discipline.

• Team leadership of foremen/work crews; firm but fair subcontractor management.

KPIs

• Schedule adherence on civil critical path activities (baseline/recovery).

• First-pass WIR acceptance ≥ 90%; rework within target.

• Quality: NCRs closed within SLA; zero repeat NCRs on same root cause.

• HSE: zero lost-time incidents on civil scope; JHA/toolbox compliance ≥ 98%.

• Cost & waste: variance within target; material wastage below benchmark.

• Documentation: RFIs turnaround within SLA; as-builts current at all times.

Indicative Tolerances (use project specs/ITPs as final)

• Structural grid set-out: ±5 mm; anchor bolts/embeds: ±3–5 mm.

• Slab FFL local level: ±5 mm; slope tolerance per design.

• Masonry wall alignment/plumb: ±5 mm in 3 m.

• Drainage inverts: ±10 mm; external levels: ±5–10 mm vertical.

HSE & Working Conditions

• Outdoor/site environment with heat, dust, noise; strict PPE.

• Night/early-morning pours and inspections as required; occasional weekends/holidays.

• Work at height/edge protection; lifting operations near cranes; live-traffic precautions at site boundaries.