Senior Civil Engineer

Ministry of Education Dubai

Posted on 10 Mar

Experience

5 - 10 Years

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Civil)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Carry out routine condition inspections of assigned schools and provide clear technical assessments and recommendations.

Plan and oversee preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities.

Supervise on-site civil works and ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and safety standards.

Review contractors submissions, verify progress, and ensure adherence to agreed timelines and quality standards.

Ensure all works comply with applicable building codes and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate closely with school leadership and stakeholders to minimize operational disruption.

Monitor and close work orders through approved systems within defined service levels.

Identify capital improvement, refurbishment, or expansion needs and feed them into annual planning cycles.

Support the development of scopes of work, technical specifications, and cost estimates (BOQs).

Track project milestones, flag risks, and recommend mitigation measures.

Conduct technical inspections prior to handover and certify completion of works.

Support asset verification processes and ensure facility records are accurate and up to date.

Skills

  • Strong technical capability in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Solid understanding of building regulations, compliance requirements, and safety standards.
  • Proficiency in engineering and project management software (e.g., AutoCAD, MS Project, CMMS platforms).
  • Excellent coordination, reporting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple sites effectively.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering.

Professional certifications in Project Management, Facilities Management are advantageous.

Minimum 5 8 years of experience in building maintenance and construction project oversight, ideally within educational or public-sector facilities.

Demonstrated experience in contractor management, contract administration, payment certification, and technical documentation.

Hands-on experience in preventive and reactive maintenance environments.

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Senior Civil Engineer

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Ministry of Education Dubai

Since the establishment of the union of the United Arab Emirates in 1971, education has received the utmost attention of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may Allah have mercy on him, and his founding brothers. They believed that education was the cornerstone of building an enabled community that could keep pace with the advancements. Over the past decades, the wise leadership of the country was keen on building an educational system that matched its counterparts in the advanced nations. It harnessed for this purpose all the required capabilities, to achieve the country's agenda and national vision in this regard. Sincere efforts have also been made to develop education and adopt the best systems that achieve high-quality education outputs, to achieve the future visions and aspirations of the wise leadership.

Since investing in human capital is the main objective, the UAE has been keen on establishing the Ministry of Education and creating the appropriate environment to build pioneering Emirati schools, in terms of standards, form, and content they provide. It also made sure that such schools provided high-quality educational environment and owned the most technically advanced tools to be able to graduate generations that could pursue their university education confidently in higher education institutions to fulfil the requirements of labour market.

The MOE has also provided a smart learning system and high-quality digital platforms, side by side with the continuous development of school curriculums, according to national learning standards, assessment policy that is based on assessing for learning, and highest quality standards that match the best international practices. Various learning tracks, moreover, have been provided to support the capabilities and skills of students and achieve the country's strategy of encouraging the culture of creativity and innovation through providing the students with the skills of the 21st century and motivating them to have new ideas that relate to the reality they live in and foresee the future. This will eventually help in finding radical, sustainable solutions to the major issues, improving competitiveness, and supporting smart government in its attempts to keep pace with global advancements, advance education, and push it to broad horizons of excellence, leadership, and competitiveness.

The Facilities, Maintenance, and Warehousing Section ensures that government schools across Abu Dhabi operate in safe, efficient, and well-maintained environments. The section oversees building condition assessments, preventive and corrective maintenance programs, and the supervision of construction and infrastructure projects. It manages service and maintenance contracts, monitors contractor performance, and ensures compliance with technical and safety standards. In addition, the section is responsible for warehouse operations, inventory control, and fixed asset management in line with approved policies and governance frameworks, supporting operational continuity and high-quality learning environments.

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https://careers.moe.gov.ae/en/uae/jobs/senior-civil-engineer-1100018025/

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