Civil Engineer - Real Estate Maintenance

Job Summary

The Civil Engineer – Maintenance is responsible for the inspection, repair, and long-term upkeep of buildings and civil infrastructure within the company’s property portfolio. The role ensures that assets remain safe, structurally sound, compliant with regulations, and cost-effective to maintain, while minimizing disruption to tenants and occupants.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspection and Assessment

• Conduct routine and emergency inspections of buildings, structures, roads, drainage, and external works.

• Identify defects such as cracks, water ingress, settlement, corrosion, and material deterioration, and recommend corrective actions.

• Prepare condition assessment reports and maintain asset condition records.

Maintenance Planning and Execution

• Develop and implement preventive, corrective, and planned maintenance programs.

• Prepare scopes of work, technical specifications, and bills of quantities (BOQs) for repair and refurbishment works.

• Supervise in-house teams and contractors to ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Contractor and Vendor Management

• Prepare tender documents, evaluate quotations, and recommend contractors.

• Monitor contractor performance, review progress, and verify measurements for payment certification.

• Ensure contractors comply with contract terms, method statements, and safety requirements.

Cost and Budget Control

• Estimate maintenance costs and assist in preparing annual maintenance budgets.

• Track expenditure, control variations, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Ensure all works comply with applicable building codes, municipal regulations, and HSE standards.

• Enforce safe working practices, permit-to-work systems, and risk assessments on site.

• Investigate incidents and recommend preventive measures.

Tenant and Stakeholder Coordination

• Respond to tenant maintenance requests and technical complaints in a timely manner.

• Coordinate with property managers, MEP engineers, and other departments on shared issues.

• Liaise with authorities and consultants when required.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, work orders, drawings, warranties, and as-built documents.

• Provide regular progress and performance reports to management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.

• 3–7 years of experience in building maintenance, construction, or facilities management (adjust by seniority).

• Strong knowledge of construction materials, structural repair methods, waterproofing, and finishing works.

• Familiarity with relevant building codes, standards, and local authority requirements.

• Professional engineering registration or membership (preferred).

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and MS Project; experience with CAFM or maintenance management systems is an advantage.

• Strong skills in estimation, quantity surveying, and contract administration.

• Good problem-solving, communication, and negotiation abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond to urgent issues under pressure.

• Strong commitment to safety and quality.

Pay: QAR5,000.00 - QAR6,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person