Assistant Technical Engineer (Civil)
Posted:
Position: Assistant Technical Engineer (Civil)
Date Posted: June 15, 2026
Industry: Civil Construction / Engineering / Infrastructure Development
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 1–2 Years UAE Experience Required
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Salary: AED 5000 to 10000 (estimated)
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Company: Datum General Contracting LLC
Description:
Datum General Contracting LLC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Technical Engineer (Civil) to join its growing construction team in Abu Dhabi. This role offers an excellent opportunity for early-career civil engineers to gain hands-on experience in technical office operations, planning, quantity surveying support, and project coordination within a dynamic construction environment.
The successful candidate will assist in project documentation, planning activities, technical submissions, quantity take-offs, and coordination with various project stakeholders. Immediate joiners with relevant UAE construction experience are highly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in preparing and reviewing shop drawings, technical submittals, method statements, and material submissions
• Perform quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, and support cost estimation and budgeting activities
• Review project drawings, specifications, and contract documents for technical compliance
• Support project scheduling, work program preparation, and progress monitoring activities
• Coordinate with site teams to ensure project activities are completed according to approved schedules
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, planning updates, and project dashboards
• Assist the Quantity Surveying team with measurements, variations, and payment applications
• Coordinate with Procurement, Site Engineers, and Project Managers regarding project requirements and timelines
• Maintain records of RFIs, technical submissions, approved drawings, and project documentation
• Support the identification of project delays and assist with corrective action plans
• Prepare technical reports and project correspondence as required
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and client requirements
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• 1–2 years of UAE experience in Technical Office, Planning, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Engineering
• Knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring techniques
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
• Understanding of quantity take-off, BOQ preparation, and cost estimation
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Experience in building and infrastructure projects will be an advantage
• Immediate joiners preferred
Strong knowledge of:
• Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Quantity Take-Off and BOQ Preparation
• Cost Estimation and Project Budgeting
• AutoCAD and Construction Drawings Interpretation
• MS Excel and Microsoft Office Applications
• Project Planning and Progress Monitoring
• Technical Documentation and Reporting
• Construction Engineering Principles
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