
Site Engineer – Underground Station (Civil)
💰 Estimated salary: AED 7,000–32,000/month· MenaJobs market estimate
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- Category
- 🏗️ Construction & Engineering
- Level
- Mid-Level
- Type
- Full-time
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Company Description
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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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Job Description
**Site Engineer – Underground Station**
The Site Engineer – Underground Station will support the Construction Manager and stations supervision team in the day-to-day monitoring of construction works for an underground metro station. Working under general supervision, the role performs routine site engineering duties, applying standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to confirm that the works are built in accordance with the approved design, specifications and project quality requirements.
**Key Responsibilities**
**Site Supervision and Inspection**
- Perform routine site engineering duties for underground station works, including excavation, support of excavation, structures and associated civil works
- Independently conduct walk-downs and inspections of installed commodities (reinforcement, formwork, concrete, waterproofing, embedded items and temporary works) to confirm conformance with specifications and approved design
- Review Contractor inspection requests and attend inspections, tests and hold points in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans and Method Statements
- Monitor construction activities typical of underground stations, such as diaphragm walls, bored piles, dewatering, bulk excavation, strutting and base slab works
- Raise and track Non-Conformance Reports and verify corrective actions are closed out**Engineering Judgement and Technical Review**
- Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to meet specifications, escalating design or quality issues to the Senior Site Engineer / Resident Engineer
- Review shop drawings, method statements and material submittals relevant to station works
- Review geotechnical and structural instrumentation data against trigger levels and report exceedances
- Support coordination of interfaces with tunnelling, MEP and architectural finishes packages**Quantities, Progress and Reporting**
- Perform quantity surveys and verify Contractor quantities for interim payment assessments
- Monitor progress against the approved construction programme and highlight delays or risks
- Maintain daily site diaries, inspection records, weekly and monthly progress inputs, and photographic records
- Support preparation of as-built records and handover documentation**Health, Safety, Environment and Quality**
- Promote and comply with the project HSE plan, including permit-to-work and deep excavation requirements
- Report unsafe acts and conditions and support HSE inspections and audits
- Follow the project Quality Management System and document control procedures
Qualifications
Degree in Civil Engineering
Additional Information
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Requirements
- •Ability to perform routine site engineering duties for underground station works
- •Knowledge of excavation, support of excavation, structures, and civil works
- •Ability to conduct independent walk-downs and inspections of installed commodities
- •Ability to review Contractor inspection requests and attend tests/hold points
- •Experience monitoring diaphragm walls, bored piles, dewatering, and bulk excavation
- •Ability to raise and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
- •Ability to review shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals
- •Ability to review geotechnical and structural instrumentation data
Responsibilities
- •Support the Construction Manager and stations supervision team in day-to-day monitoring of construction works
- •Confirm works are built in accordance with approved design, specifications, and project quality requirements
- •Conduct inspections of reinforcement, formwork, concrete, waterproofing, and embedded items
- •Review and attend inspections in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITP)
- •Monitor construction activities including strutting and base slab works
- •Escalate design or quality issues to the Senior Site Engineer / Resident Engineer
- •Support coordination of interfaces with tunnelling, MEP, and architectural finishes packages
- •Perform quantity surveys and verify Contractor quantities for interim payment assessments
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