Section Engineer

Required Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is essential.


• Minimum of 8 years of experience in construction management or site engineering is typically required, often with a focus on large-scale projects.


• Leadership & site supervision.


• Excellent skills in planning, organizing& managing multiple projects simultaneously. 


• Strong written & verbal communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders. 


• Excellent ability to identify & resolve on-site challenges & make effective decisions. 


• Flexibility and adaptability to manage change and varying project demands. 


• High attention to detail to ensure high quality & accurate documentation & results.

Responsibilities:

Planning & Site Preparation

• Plan, monitor, and control site activities to ensure productivity and adherence to schedules.


• Supervise site preparation during mobilization, following the mobilization program.


• Review project specifications and standards, ensuring all work complies with requirements and approved drawings.

Supervision & Execution

• Oversee all site work to ensure compliance with the latest approved drawings, specifications, construction program, and method statements.


• Resolve technical site issues and report to the Construction Manager.


• Supervise and coordinate General Foremen and Site Engineers, allocating work areas and ensuring execution as per method statements.


• Ensure all subordinates and subcontractors use the latest approved shop drawings and submittals.

Quality Assurance & Control

• Conduct specified inspections and tests per Inspection/Test Plans, including those for subcontractors.


• Complete necessary QA documentation and coordinate with the Project QA Manager/Engineer for daily inspections.


• Ensure site instructions and non-conformance reports are addressed and closed promptly.


• Maintain compliance with the company quality system and Project Quality Plan (PQP), reporting deficiencies as needed.


• Allow sufficient notification for required inspections and verify calibration of testing equipment.

Resource & Material Management

• Monitor efficient use of materials and supervise storage areas to minimize wastage.


• Ensure sufficient human resources, materials, and equipment are available to maintain workflow and avoid delays.


• Monitor material deliveries and coordinate with the Construction Manager to prevent delays.

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate work of different subcontractors, ensuring compliance with requirements and schedules.


• Regularly inspect subcontractor work and report potential delays.


• Follow up and record design changes as instructed by the Construction Manager.


• Report on the engineer’s verbal instructions to the Construction Manager before proceeding.


• Prepare and submit timely site reports to the Construction Manager.


• Maintain a site diary recording daily activities and any issues affecting the project.

Safety & Compliance

• Coordinate with the site safety officer to implement and enforce safety regulations as per the HSE plan.


• Take actions on safety violations and respond to incidents as required.

Project Closeout

• Supervise and coordinate project closeout activities, including snag list completion and handover processes.


• Participate in handing over procedures, inspect works, list rectification items, and ensure completion of all snags.