Project Engineer

Guildhall is running this search for a Grade A main contractor delivering high-rise civil, commercial and industrial projects across the UAE. The Project Engineer will own day-to-day schedule, procurement, quality and subcontractor management on a live high-rise site in Dubai, reporting to the Project Manager. The client needs a hands-on engineer to mobilise resources and keep a major build on track through its next phase. It's a site-based delivery seat for someone who has directly run high-rise site packages, not only planned or consulted on them. The role • Run day-to-day schedule, procurement and quality on a live high-rise site. • Prepare monthly manpower and material outlooks with the Project Manager. • Review subcontractor progress, resolve variance reports and claims. • Coordinate with consultants on inspections, drawings and submittals. • Monitor site safety performance and recommend procedural improvements. • Compile as-built drawings and close-out documentation on completion. What's on offer • A senior site role on a live high-rise project in Dubai. • Direct exposure to full project delivery under an established Project Manager. • Scope to work across a multi-disciplinary team on a major build. Why apply through Guildhall • Boutique executive search firm in Dubai, established 2010. • 8x independent industry awards since 2020. • 4.9-star Google rating from over 250 reviews. • Direct access to the retained consultant running this search, with a confidential process. Hiring a Project Engineer in Dubai A Project Engineer on a high-rise build in Dubai typically reports to a Project Manager and owns schedule, procurement, quality and subcontractor coordination on site. The role sits below project leadership but carries real accountability for keeping a live build on programme and on budget. Grade A main contractors across the UAE and Qatar regularly hire at this level when mobilising or scaling delivery teams on active high-rise projects, and strong candidates usually move into the role from a peer Grade A contractor rather than a design consultancy. Common questions • Civil engineering degree, plus professional certification where applicable. • 10+ years high-rise civil, commercial or industrial construction experience. • Direct experience supervising major construction sites, not office-based only. • Strong scheduling, cost reporting and subcontractor claims management skills. • Certified Engineer (Unlimited Floors) status is an advantage.