Engineering jobs in Dubai: The State of Construction

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Dubai is one of the world’s largest construction markets, in the Gulf Cooperation Council, offering varied jobs in the construction and engineering industry.


Over 1,300 construction jobs in Dubai and civil engineering jobs, are immediately available in the UAE, with many more projects, in the schematic to negotiating stage.

Despite the global slowdown, Dubai, is experiencing a substantial increase in coastal engineering jobs and projects, to extend well into 2011.

Dubai, has ambitious building plans, with its partnering affiliates, and is actively recruiting for engineering and construction labor, to complete projects in specified time frames.

In applying for construction jobs in Dubai and civil engineering jobs, online professional recruitment companies and international engineering recruiters are the safest employment vehicles to use. 

They can help to ensure your chances of getting a job with a good company.  Candidates are required to have a strong civil engineering background and a Degree in this discipline.   An M.Sc would be an added bonus.

Construction jobs in Dubai, as well as civil engineering jobs and other engineering jobs posted online, include the search for experienced contractors, for projects that focus on highway and transportation projects, rail and heavy civils projects, urban development, sporting facilities, storm water design and analysis, sewer design, onshore and offshore rig engineering, flood modelling, and hydrological and hydraulic projects.


Further positions include environmental or chemical engineers, to take plant measurements and emissions in accordance with the International Standards Demonstrate and to utilise a range of portable gas sampling devices.

The Dubai government, is part of the global green construction community, with its “Green Building Codes.”

If you do apply for engineering jobs in Dubai, you will find yourself working on innovative projects, that will challenge and inspire you.

Some of the aggressive projects may include:

  • working with Dubai’s Municipality in its research to conserve Dubai’s coastal areas.
  • Dubai’s growing airline service projects in the Gulf.
  • high buildings still on the rise.
  • Dubai is designing a criminology building and state of the art forensic lab for its police department.
  • Dubai Metro Green Line system, which is about 20 kilometres, with over 20 stations.

The Green Line is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2011. 

Engineering jobs are also required for the massive ongoing construction jobs in Dubai’s famous Palm Islands off of its coastline.

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