Site Engineer

Job Description About Us: Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR) and Maritime & Mercantile International (MMI) are subsidiaries of the Emirates Group, committed to excellence in the food and beverage industries. ELR operates a diverse portfolio of over 300+ food and beverage outlets across the globe, featuring internationally acclaimed brands like Costa Coffee UAE and Pret A Manger. MMI specializes in the distribution and retail of beverages, leveraging its expansive network to deliver world-class service and products. Together, ELR and MMI embody our businesses dedication to innovation, quality, and exceptional customer experiences. Job Purpose: The Site Engineer is responsible for managing the on-site execution of retail and food & beverage projects within UAE airports (mainly) and other ELR/MMI locations, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with design, operational, and regulatory standards. The Site Project Engineer plays a critical role in coordinating between contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal project teams to deliver high-quality spaces that align with brand standards and enhance the overall customer experience. Strong attention to detail, site-based project management expertise, and experience within airport environments are essential to the success of this role. Key Responsibilities: Project & Site Coordination (Key focus Dubai Airport projects) - Oversee site activities for retail store and F&B outlet fit-outs, refurbishments, and new builds. - Coordinate with architects, designers, MEP engineers, Landlord Authority Representatives and Contractors to ensure adherence to approved designs and specifications. - Manage the installation of kitchen equipment, cold storage units, exhaust systems, and retail fixtures. - Schedule and track project milestones, ensuring timely handover. Compliance & Quality Control - Ensure projects comply with food safety, hygiene, and local authority regulations (e.g., HACCP, health codes, fire safety, ventilation requirements). - Conduct site inspections to verify workmanship, material quality, and safety compliance. - Ensure adherence to brand standards in finishes, layouts, and customer experience elements. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) - Implement site safety protocols and ensure contractors comply with HSE standards. - Conduct safety briefings and monitor high-risk activities (kitchen equipment installation, MEP works). Technical Support & Problem Solving - Provide engineering solutions to site issues such as MEP conflicts, ventilation challenges, or layout adjustments, communicate the same to the Project Manager and Design Team. - Review and interpret technical drawings, shop drawings, and as-built documentation. Reporting & Documentation - Maintain site logs, Risk registers, and project documentation. - Communicate project updates to the Project Manager and stakeholders. - Ensure Site progress reports are coordinated with Contractors, prepared and shared with the Project Managers. - Support in the preparation of handover files and O&M manuals. Required Experience, Skills & Qualification: - Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline. - 35 years of site engineering/project engineering experience, preferably in retail or F&B fit-out projects. - Experience in delivering Projects in Airports, Dubai Airport highly preferred. - Strong understanding of kitchen layouts, HVAC, plumbing, and MEP services related to restaurants and retail spaces. - Familiarity with health, safety, and food hygiene codes. - Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera, and MS Office tools. - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders. - Excellent communication and leadership skills. Why Join Us Be part of ELR & MMI's growth by leading impactful site and facility projects. You'll gain hands-on exposure, work with cross-functional teams, and grow your engineering career within a stable, industry-leading organization. How to apply Click Apply to join our team.