Site Engineer - Civil – GIS Substation

Company Description AFRY is an international engineering, design and advisory company. We support our clients to progress in sustainability and digitalisation. We are 19,000 devoted experts within the fields of infrastructure, industry and energy, operating across the world to create sustainable solutions for future generations. Making Future is about creating an impact and driving sustainable change Job Description • Should have Power & Transmission Industry Exposure • Experience in HV GIS Substation construction projects 400 kV/132 kV voltage levels • Shall have at least 10 years’ experience after graduation out of which at least 5 years ‘experience in GIS Substation projects. • Experience in DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority) Substation projects is an added advantage. • Shall have adequate knowledge of International standards and HSE requirements in the Power industry. • Shall have adequate knowledge of information systems Qualifications • B.E. Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university Candidate shall have the knowledge of DEWA - Civil specifications / ITP’s / Method statement for the activities carried out in the GIS substations. • Must be fluent in written and spoken English with good technical skills applied to producing reports and literate in use of MS Office applications. • Must have experience of working within an ISO Quality environment. Quality assurance procedures and quality audits shall be conducted in coordination with DEWA Engineers. • Good knowledge of applicable design standards and codes is essential in UAE / GCC countries. • Supervise the Civil construction works of 400 / 132 kV Substations, projects during execution stage, in line with the approved drawings and materials. • Prepare daily site reports to ensure close monitoring of EPC Contractors civil progress activities. • Attend progress meetings with contractors and consultants when required to support his superior/team leader. • Follow and adhere to the OH&S Management System Manual as per Authority safety standards. • Must be able to demonstrate initiative and flexibility both as an individual and as a strong team player, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills. • Scrutinizing and approving method statement for each activity and assuring that the work will proceed as per method statement only. Coordinate with main and subcontractors to ensure that civil construction is in accord with contractual terms & conditions with necessary quality parameters in site activity • Providing approvals to method statements, work procedures and RFI. • Evaluate the sub-contractors/ test agencies/ suppliers carrying out the work through physical verification, facilities, documentary evidence showing their products approvals • Certifying main contractor Billing, Conducting Technical /Monthly Progress Review meetings with main contractor. • Witnessing the Trial Mix Design and Compaction tests, witnessing all materials tests involved in Concrete namely aggregate, sand, cement and Reinforcement Steel including other associated additives and compounds and providing necessary approvals at site. • Responsible for quality control of all materials involved and constructions activity and leverage the progress of work by careful monitoring the work progress and highlighting the bottleneck delays with clients with safety implementations of work. • Experience in different types of Cast Insitu & Precast foundations and dewatering systems. • Candidate shall be aware of the Soil Improvement methods like Stone column / Piling works. • Management of the site activities, interfacing with other disciplines. Working knowledge of MS office, Report Writing and Presentation skills. • Approval from DEWA (TED Code) / Other utilities in UAE shall be an added advantage. Additional Information This role will be based in Dubai and you will be deployed to project sites in Dubai/UAE . You must be available to start from 1 December 2026 latest. The deadline for applications is by Friday 30 October 2026. AFRY is committed to creating an inclusive & diverse environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. You will be part of a global and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. Join us to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society. At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future. Show more Show less

B.E. Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university. Fluency in written and spoken English with good technical skills for producing reports and proficiency in MS Office. Experience in ISO Quality environment with QA procedures and quality audits in coordination with DEWA Engineers. Good knowledge of applicable design standards and codes in UAE/GCC. Supervising Civil construction works of 400/132 kV Substations during execution. Experience with method statements, approvals, and coordinating with main/subcontractors. Knowledge of DEWA Civil specifications/ITPs/Method statements for GIS substations. Capability to prepare daily site reports and attend progress meetings. Awareness of OH&S Management System per safety standards. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience with Cast Insitu & Precast foundations, dewatering systems, soil improvement methods (stone column/piling). Proficiency in MS Office, report writing and presentation skills. Approval from DEWA (TED Code) / other UAE utilities is an added advantage.

Supervise the Civil construction works of 400/132 kV Substations during the execution stage in line with approved drawings and materials. Prepare daily site reports to monitor EPC Contractors' civil progress. Attend progress meetings with contractors and consultants. Follow and adhere to OH&S Management System Manual. Scrutinize and approve method statements for each activity and coordinate with main and subcontractors to ensure work aligns with contractual terms and quality parameters. Provide approvals to method statements, work procedures and RFIs. Evaluate subcontractors/test agencies/suppliers through verification of facilities and documentation. Certify main contractor billing and conduct technical/monthly progress review meetings. Witness Trial Mix Design and concrete tests and provide approvals. Manage quality control of materials and construction activity and address bottlenecks with clients with safety considerations. Manage site activities and interface with other disciplines; utilize MS Office for reporting and presentations. Obtain approvals from DEWA (TED Code) or other utilities where applicable.