Specialist Civil Design Engineer (Temporary Contract)

Job Details

Position Title

Specialist Civil Design and Engineering

Reports to

Head of Engineering and Maintenance

Division

Grade

Department

Projects and Engineering

Job Purpose

The Freelance Civil Engineer will support the Engineering & Maintenance Department in the planning, design development, and tender documentation of CAPEX civil projects. The role will focus on preparing technical deliverables and contract-ready documentation in line with airport operational requirements and regulatory standards.

• Define performance-based requirements and material specifications
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants
  
  
  

Functional Accountabilities

Area of Contribution

Key Activities

Financial

Process

A. Design & Technical Development

• Develop concept and detailed civil/structural designs for airport-related infrastructure projects
• Prepare and review drawings (layouts, sections, details) for civil works including buildings, pavements, and utilities
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards including:
• General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA CAR AGA)
• International Civil Aviation Organization Annex 14
• Local municipality and UAE Civil Defense requirements
  
  
  

B. Scope & Specification Development

• Prepare detailed Scope of Work (SoW) for CAPEX projects
• Develop technical specifications (consultant-level) for:
• Civil and structural works
• Pavement works (runway, taxiway, apron)
• Buildings (cargo, hangars, offices)
• Site Inspections and ensuring contractors works are as per approved specification and standard rules and regulations.
  
  
  

C. Tender & Contract Documentation

• Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP) / Tender Documents
• Draft Employer's Requirements (for Design & Build contracts)
• Assist in preparation of:
• FIDIC-based contract documents
• Special Conditions (Part B)
• Technical compliance matrices
  
  
  

D. BOQ & Costing

• Prepare detailed Bill of Quantities (BoQ) with measurement standards
• Develop cost estimates and rate analysis
• Review contractor submissions for commercial and technical alignment
  
  
  

E. Technical Review & Coordination

• Review contractor designs, shop drawings, and submissions
• Provide technical inputs during:
• Tender evaluation
• Pre-bid meetings
  
  
  

F. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare technical reports, concept notes, and design briefs
• Maintain structured documentation for audit and approval purposes
• Support preparation of authority submissions (GCAA / Civil Defense)
• Prepare construction progress reports based on site inspections.
  
  
  

3. Key Projects Involved

• Airfield civil works (runway, taxiway, apron rehabilitation)
• Cargo buildings and industrial facilities
• Hangars and support infrastructure
• Airside and landside development works
  
  
  

Customer and Reporting

Communication & Working Relationships

Internal

• All Departments
  
  
  

Reasons for Interaction

• Co-ordination
• Documenting the works
  
  
  

External

• Contractors
  
  
  

Reasons for Interaction

• Co-ordination
• Documenting the works
• Key Competencies
• Contract & Engagement Terms
• Deliverables (Indicative)
  
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory)
• Master's Degree (preferred but not mandatory)
  
  
  

Arabic skills are an added advantage.

Professional Qualifications

• Civil Engineering with CAD knowledge
  
  
  

Experience

Required Experience

• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in civil engineering
• At least 3–5 years in airport / aviation projects
• Proven experience in:
• - Strong knowledge of:
• Experience with:
• Software Skills
• Airfield pavement works
• Industrial / warehouse structures
• Tender and contract documentation
• GCAA CAR AGA requirements
• ICAO Annex 14 and Doc 9157
• FAA / international airfield standards (preferred)
• FIDIC contracts
• Design & Build tendering
• AutoCAD (mandatory)
• Civil 3D / similar (preferred)
• MS Excel (advanced for BOQ and costing)
• MS Project / Primavera (preferred)
• Strong technical writing and specification drafting skills
• Ability to translate concepts into contract-ready documents
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with airport operational constraints
• Ability to work independently and deliver within timelines
• Engagement Type: Freelance / Project-Based Contract
• Duration: Based on project requirements (3–6 months typical)
• Mode: Hybrid (site visits + remote deliverables)
• Payment: Milestone-based / deliverable-based
• Concept design packages
• Scope of Work documents
• Technical specifications
• Tender documents (RFP)
• BoQ and cost estimates
• Design review reports
  
  
  

Other Requirements- Safety Accountability And Responsibilities

All staff has the following safety responsibilities and is accountable to their supervisor(s) and Head of Department:

• To comply with the relevant safety requirements and procedures outlined in the Aerodrome Operations Manual and Safety Management System and any other instructions or notices issued by Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
• To comply with the safety requirements detailed within their training.
• To advise their Head of Department and the Airport Duty Officer team of any safety occurrence or system failure and to identify and report any situation of potential risk or concern affecting safety via one of the following means.
• Report directly to the Safety Department or an immediate supervisor.
• Submitting an Accident/ Incident Report.
• Support safety audits as and investigations as they occur.
  
  
  

Competencies

Level of Proficiency

Behavioural Competencies

Punctual

High

Situational awareness Continuous learning

High

Problem Solving

High

Teamwork

High

Technical Competencies

Civil works

High

AutoCAD (mandatory)

High

Civil 3D / similar (preferred)

Medium

MS Excel

High

MS Project/Primavera

Medium