Junior Civil Engineer - UAE National

Job description

Junior Civil Engineer - UAE National

Date: Jul 8, 2026

Location: 

Dubaï, AE, 114190
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Brand: KEOLIS

Contract Type: Permanent contract

Whilst working as a Junior Civil Engineer, individuals will provide effective engineering and maintenance services covering all aspects of the civil assets for stations, car parks, depots, tunnels, viaducts, system ancillary buildings, sub-stations, cutting embankments, signage and related ground level infrastructure for Keolis MHI Dubai Metro.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Strategic

·  Lead and give guidance to a few Civil teams and subcontractors to carry out all levels of preventive and corrective maintenance activities and minor modifications to civil assets.
·  Plan and allocate resources to all aspects of maintenance activities on a day-to-day basis.
·  Carry out maintenance activities out in field on safety critical problem of civil assets where required.
·  Follow the appropriate procedures and work instructions for maintenance to ensure compliance with the requirements.
·  Assist subordinates with the job familiarization and provide training and assessment where required.
·  Assist the Civil Engineer’s in maintenance planning and program civil maintenance works.
·  Provide guidance to Civil Team Leaders and Inspectors to maintain accurate records of civil maintenance work accomplished and other information using a computerized maintenance management system.
·  Assist the Civil Engineer or other technical support staff to implement complex systems or new projects.
·  Conduct performance reviews, discipline and grievance for Civil Inspectors and Civil Team Leaders.
·  Perform shift and emergency duties when required.
·  Drive work vehicles when responding to emergencies and when required on duty.
·  Covering duties of Civil Engineers on leave.
·  Attendance of internal and external Client or third-party meetings.
·  Perform and carry out duties as instructed/ directed by the Civil Manager.

 

Financial

Identify opportunities that promote a positive return on investment, either through efficiency, revenuegeneration or risk reduction.

 

 

Stakeholder / Customer

Work in partnership with other departmental staff to ensure synergies are developed and that the strategic business and maintenance plans are delivered.

 

 

Operational

·  Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities as per procedure, work instruction and DM standards.
·  Follow QHSE and PTW procedures and guidelines.
·  Delivery of engineering and maintenance activity that is safe, properly governed, and that maintains risk as low as is reasonably practicable (ALARP).

 

 

Capability / People

 

·  Perform and carry out other duties as instructed / directed by the Civil Engineer/Manager.
·  Ensure compliance with all training requirements of Keolis-MHI and always ensure adherence to these requirements whilst in employment.
·  Participate in training programs to develop skills and knowledge.
·  Develop the Civil department staff, ensuring the appropriate skills and experience are present.
·  in the team and there are a breadth and depth of knowledge that will support the unexpected, embedding development into team objectives.

 

 

KEY COMPETENCIES 

 

     Technical Competencies

·  Thorough understanding of the use, calibration and care of various electronic test equipment and ability to interpret instructions in a variety of written, verbal, pictorial forms to carry out the maintenance activities as required.
·  Ability to compile technical reports, routine business correspondence, prepare method statements and drawings as required.
·  Working knowledge of the strength of reinforced concrete, structural masonry and structural steel inspections, foundation testing, and corrosion studies.

 

     Behavioural Competencies

·  Communication – ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, internally and externally, and at all seniority levels.
·  Problem-solving – ability to analyze complex challenges and develop creative solutions toovercome obstacles and improve efficiency.
·  Adaptability – ability to respond to changes in priority, unexpected events, and evolving business requirements.
·  Time Management – ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
·  Attention to Detail – maintaining accuracy in documentation to ensure efficient stores processes, compliance to statutory and regulatory requirements, and to prevent errors inventorymanagement.
·  Teamwork – ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure collective success.

 

 

 

Min. qualifications

 

Min.

Required

Desirable

Education

Bachelor’s in civil engineering discipline or equivalent diploma

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Experience

·  Preferably with minimum of 1year relevant working experience in the inspection and maintenance of civil assets, such as civil maintenance works implementation and review.
·  Preferably with 1 year of supervisory and management experience in supervising a team of Civil Inspectors to carry out the building and structural inspection activities and / or with minimum of 1 year working experience as Civil Team Leader to carry out maintenance activities.

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Skills / Training

·  Fluent in English.
·  Holder of valid UAE driver licence.
·  Mult skills knowledge and hands on experience (Civil Activities) required.
·  Experience in operating mobile boom, scaffolding etc.
·  Computer literate with sound knowledge of the Microsoft.

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