697 Construction jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Construction Manager - Infrastructure / Landscape page is loaded Construction Manager - Infrastructure / Landscape Apply locations AE.Abu Dhabi.Site Office time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-130572 Job Description

AtkinsRealis are currently looking for degree qualified Construction Managers with infrastructure and landscape experience with over 15 years experience. The position is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Requirements

The Construction Manager will be a qualified professional who is currently working at senior level and is capable of providing planning, leadership, direction and technical expertise to manage complex tasks and multidisciplinary projects. He must have a minimum qualification BSc, BEng, BA or equivalent, have Chartered status and more than 15 years experience with 5 being similar to this project/role.

The Construction Manager will also be responsible for maintaining and enhancing AtkinsRéalis reputation with our clients and developing effective long term client relationships thus identifying and developing new opportunities for the Group.

• An experienced Construction Manager with a demonstrable track record in the delivery of large multi functional projects.

• Excellent knowledge of construction techniques as well project controls procedures, quality and health & safety

• A “rounded profile”, comfortable with planning, analysis and managing process and commercial considerations. The successful candidate will also be able to mobilise people and teams and drive for a successful delivery.

• Effective in building good working relationships within complex structures both within projects, with clients and internally.

Principle Activities

• Managing a multi functional site supervision team responsible for delivering a large number of varied mega projects (hospitality, mixed use, retail, entertainment) accordance with the client’s requirements.

• Managing key stakeholder interfaces which will include all departments within the client organisation as well as other government departments.

• Overall construction management and control.

• Monitoring contractors for compliance with their contractual responsibilities.

• Monitoring progress of the construction for compliance with schedule.

• Ensure delivery of projects to time, cost and quality and ensuring highest standards of Health & Safety are achieved.

• Ensure resources are appropriate to meet current and future commitments and to maximise opportunities.

Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary

• Accommodation allowance;

• Transportation allowance;

• 22 working days annual leave

• Medical and life insurance cover;

• Company gratuity scheme;

• Discretionary bonus scheme;

• Annual flight allowance to point of origin

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn.

AtkinsRealis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented;

Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice;

Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect;

Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement;

Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability.

At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Job Category: Development

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: DUBAI

Experience: 20+ years

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in managing high-rise construction projects in Dubai. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all project phases, from planning and design coordination to on-site execution and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage high-rise construction projects from inception to completion.
2. Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring compliance with local building regulations and industry standards.
3. Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to achieve project milestones.
4. Resolve any technical or construction-related issues that arise.
5. Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, site managers, and subcontractors.
6. Conduct regular site visits to assess project progress and ensure quality control.
7. Prepare and present project status reports to senior management and clients.
8. Manage project risks, anticipate delays, and implement corrective measures as needed.
9. Ensure that all phases of construction are completed on time and within budget.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
2. Minimum 20+ years of experience managing high-rise construction projects.
3. PMP or relevant Project Management certification preferred.
4. Proficiency in project management software.

Skills:

1. Strong understanding of UAE-specific construction laws.
2. In-depth knowledge of materials, safety protocols, building codes, regulations, and permits.

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The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR Abu Dhabi is currently looking to fill a position of Manager Construction for an Offshore EPC Topside Facilities project to be based in Spain (Madrid Contractor Office).

Profile matching below criteria only will be contacted.

Requirements

Minimum Overall 20+ years of experience in Oil and Gas industry. Having minimum 15+ years in execution of Detail Engineering / EPC contracts in the Oil & Gas industry. Having minimum 8+ years of previous experience working in Offshore projects would be an added advantage. Candidates MUST have experience in offshore Topside facilities platforms. Must have worked at least 5 years of experience in similar position for mega oil and gas FEED/ EPC project ( more than US$ 1 Billion) Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is a MUST.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 15/05/2025

IFZA Dubai is the most dynamic and truly international Free Zone Community in the UAE, optimizing the country's strategic location and world-class infrastructure. We provide easy, reliable, and fast company formation services through our network of Professional Partners and Government Authorities.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the development, execution, and delivery of high-end private villas, luxury commercial spaces, 5-star hospitality, and other projects across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This role involves full-cycle project management, from planning through handover, ensuring delivery within budget, timeline, and the highest standards of quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in interior fit-out and construction, with proven experience working on premium developments.

1. Lead full project lifecycle from initiation to completion, including planning, execution, monitoring, and handover.
2. Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with client requirements and company goals.
3. Develop detailed project schedules and execution plans.
4. Coordinate with consultants, designers, procurement, and site teams to ensure seamless operations.
5. Monitor daily site activities and address issues proactively to avoid delays.
6. Maintain cost control and monitor budgets against actual expenditures.
7. Ensure timely delivery of materials and compliance with design specifications.

1. Liaise with clients, internal and external stakeholders including the Chairman, CEO, department heads, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and authorities.
2. Ensure clear, consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Maintain strong client relationships and ensure high levels of satisfaction.
4. Manage and mentor project engineers, site managers, and other staff.
5. Conduct regular team meetings to review progress and resolve issues.
6. Foster a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.

1. Conduct site inspections and quality audits.
2. Ensure adherence to local authority regulations, permits, and safety standards.
3. Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project delivery.

1. Prepare and manage project budgets and cost-to-completion forecasts.
2. Oversee variation orders, change management, and contractual documentation.
3. Coordinate billing, certifications, and financial reporting in collaboration with the commercial team.
4. Submit monthly progress reports, cost-to-completion reports, and other management-required documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a senior project management role in the UAE.
• Proven track record in managing high-end villas, commercial fit-outs, and luxury hospitality projects.
• Strong knowledge of local building codes, authority regulations, and construction practices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
• Prior experience as a client representative.
• Expertise in fit-out and construction techniques, materials, and high-end finishing.
• Proficient in project management software (MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage projects independently with minimal supervision and escalation.

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Construction Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will ensure constructability, design compliance, and seamless transition from design to execution on a major water infrastructure project in the Liwa (Western Region of Abu Dhabi).

What You'll Be Doing:

• Validate the constructability of design submissions across civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Liaise with Delivery Contractors and Supervision Consultants to ensure smooth handover from design to construction.
• Identify and propose solutions for design and engineering challenges to support efficient project delivery.
• Review and endorse design deliverables with a focus on feasibility, sequencing, and construction methodology.
• Monitor on-site construction activities to ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Participate in technical reviews and constructability workshops with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support coordination between the design and construction phases across six distribution and transmission packages.
• Ensure alignment with project standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 12+ years of experience in design and construction roles, preferably within large-scale EPC Contractor projects.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles and construction techniques across utility/infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary teams involving complex interface and coordination requirements.
• GCC experience in water transmission and distribution projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Knowledge of UAE construction codes and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in design review and collaboration tools (e.g., BIM, Navisworks, Aconex).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder project environment.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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We are looking for a highly experienced Lead Construction Engineer to oversee and manage site construction activities during the EPC phase of a major oil and gas development. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and coordination skills to ensure safe, timely, and quality execution of multidisciplinary construction works.

• Lead and supervise site construction activities across various disciplines.

• Ensure work is carried out in compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and project schedules.

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and subcontractors for seamless site execution.

• Resolve site-level technical and construction issues effectively and promptly.

• Monitor daily progress and provide accurate reports to project management.

• Ensure strict adherence to HSE regulations and company quality standards.

• Support mechanical completion and handover processes, including pre-commissioning readiness.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Civil, or related Engineering field.

• Minimum 18 years of construction experience in the oil and gas industry.

• Proven track record in site-based roles during EPC phases.

• Strong understanding of international construction standards, codes, and safety regulations.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and contractors in a fast-paced site environment.

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Rejlers International Engineering Solutions AB operates in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and delivers high-quality engineering and project services to Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemical, and Chemical Industries mainly in UAE and other Arabian Gulf Countries. This year the Company has been operating in UAE for 10 years and its parent company has been in business for more than 80 years. We share a strong Nordic Engineering heritage of high-quality and frontline innovations.

We are now looking for Lead Instrumentation Engineer (Construction Management experience) to lead the discipline to execute projects and support bids in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Reports To

The Lead Instrumentation Engineer (Construction Management experience) reports to the Head of Discipline, Lead Instrumentation Engineer .

Job Overview

• Attend meeting with client and construction contractor to control and monitor project progress.
• Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) review and approval relevant to I&C project items.
• Vendor drawings review and approval in line with ADNOC AGES.
• Respond to the queries of Instrument engineer and contractor to mitigate the issues.
• Support the team by providing all relevant engineering deliverable documents for construction contractor engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Support the team for pre-commissioning and commissioning for system and packages.
• Prepare and review construction related instrumentation documentation including method statements, work instructions, material approval requests, and risk mitigation procedures in particular prior to forwarding same for approval.
• Provide input into construction completion dossiers. Monitor quality and performance (QA/QC) of works carried out by contractors/subcontractors to validate adherence with defined quality guidelines as per ADNOC GAS standards.
• Participate in regular Site Progress Meetings with construction contractors and client to review progress and performance. Identify and highlight technical and constructability issues and raise them with Line Manager and construction contractors site supervisors and communicate to construction contractors for action.
• Support the Lead Project Engineer to coordinate with other Stakeholders regarding the planning and executing of installation and modification works.
• Support the Lead Project Engineer to prepare updates on weekly progress, resource requirements, drawings and documents availability, and schedule look-ahead, etc. and report any important issues, such as deviations and delays to support implementation of corrective action.
• Expedite resolution of contractor’s technical queries and provide guidance.
• Perform other similar or related duties as required or assigned by the Lead Instrumentation Engineer / Construction Manager of the Project.

Main Accountabilities:

• Supervise timely and effective execution of I&C installation/modification work within the scope of projects at brown field gas facilities. Ensure the works are carried out in accordance with project specifications, relevant policies and procedures, method statements and project schedules.
• Plan and coordinate the activities and resources at the construction site to ensure effective coordination and supervision of construction/modification project works related to onshore and offshore transformers, Deluge skid, fire and gas system, Integration of FGS system with existing Honeywell DCS (OEM) in gas facilities related to assigned Projects is carried out in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy.
• Undertake the required initiatives to effectively estimate man hour requirements, plan work schedules, assign and direct subordinates and attend work site during assigned tasks in improvement initiatives associated with facilities and systems.
• Interface and coordinate closely with main/primary contractors and subcontractors’ teams to monitor effective progress of construction site activities related to Instrumentation and control work. Allocate work to team; conduct safety talks prior to tasks to support successful completion of activities in accord with safety standards.
• Review list of Instrumentation & control problems and problem areas affecting construction schedules or path with the other discipline Engineer to take actions to resolve these problems. Resolve any such related problems by attending, participating and/or delegating work to available technicians to expedite resolutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Instrumentation) with 10-15 years minimum Oil & Gas experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, leadership and coordination, analytic and pro-active approach competence in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Chemical Industries.
• Knowledge of industry-specific software, such as AutoCAD, Navisworks, and other computer-aided design tools.
• Our work is guided by our vision: Home of the learning minds . We believe in continuous learning and development. We want to succeed both as individuals and as a company through a common goal: success through continuous learning.

Do you want to join us?

Please apply at once as we proceed with suitable candidates as soon as possible. Submit your application, CV, and salary expectation latest by 30th January 2025.

• Lead and manage offshore construction projects from initiation to completion.

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and HSE teams to ensure seamless project execution.

• Supervise site personnel and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards.

• Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines, providing regular updates to stakeholders.

• Resolve technical and logistical issues to minimize downtime and delays.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company HSE standards.

• Conduct inspections and quality checks throughout construction phases.

• Minimum 18 years of experience in construction management within the oil & gas industry.

• Proven offshore project experience, including platform construction, pipelines, or marine infrastructure.

• Strong knowledge of offshore construction standards and safety regulations.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.

• Valid offshore certifications (e.g., BOSIET, HUET) preferred.

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Senior Civil Engineer

Job Description

Senior Civil Engineers are responsible for the conception, design, development, and management of projects in the built environment. Their key duties include:

Reports To

The Senior Civil Engineer ( Construction Management experience ) reports to the Head of Discipline, Civil & Structural.

Job Overview

• Site arrangement studies for jobsite accessibility and improved erection methods to ensure access for construction personnel, materials, construction, and equipment.
• Review past construction experiences from similar jobs to identify lessons learned and propose improved work methods.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly progress reporting for field activities.
• Provide necessary construction input into the Project master schedule including development of construction logic, sequence planning, and activity durations to achieve a construction-driven project schedule.
• Provide necessary construction input in the development of Project estimates and budgets including cost of transportation.
• Plan and identify all temporary works required for the construction phase of the project.
• Assess potential risks, materials, and costs involved in a project.
• Provide technical advice and creative solutions for construction challenges.
• Oversee projects from start to finish to ensure high standards of construction and safety are maintained.
• Lead and direct the construction team and supervise on-site progress.
• Engage in feasibility studies and write bid proposals and environmental impact statements.
• Ensure project compliance with legal guidelines, environmental directives, and health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Schedule material and equipment purchases and deliveries.

Qualifications

To qualify for a position as a Civil Engineer, candidates typically need:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with 10-15 years minimum Oil & Gas experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, leadership and coordination, and an analytic and proactive approach in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Chemical Industries.
• Knowledge of industry-specific software, such as AutoCAD, Navisworks, and other computer-aided design tools.

Our work is guided by our vision: Home of the learning minds . We believe in continuous learning and development. We want to succeed both as individuals and as a company through a common goal: success through continuous learning.