Coordination Engineer

About the Role

Join SUEZ, a global leader with over 160 years dedicated to tackling environmental challenges by providing essential water and waste services. With 40,000 employees across 40 countries, SUEZ supports clients throughout the lifecycle of their assets, fostering ecological transitions along with end-users.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of a multidisciplinary project team, ensuring timely progress on engineering deliverables, site inspections, field investigations, and reports across two concurrent contracts.
• Act as the main day-to-day liaison with the client's project management, managing correspondence, meeting minutes, action tracking, and follow-up.
• Prepare, review, and submit technical documents, project deliverables, and progress reports within contractual deadlines.
• Update and monitor project schedules covering diagnosis, design, and delivery phases; identify risks and report any deviations.
• Coordinate field activities by working closely with QA/QC Inspectors, Quantity Surveyors, and supervisors to ensure proper repair progress and documentation.
• Maintain the project document management system, ensuring all files are organized, version-controlled, and accessible.
• Manage GIS-based work registers alongside the GIS Engineer to track repair locations and status.
• Organize and lead internal coordination meetings, producing agendas, minutes, and ensuring follow-up on action items.
• Attend client meetings with or on behalf of the Senior Project Manager to update progress, handle queries, and manage expectations.
• Prepare consolidated monthly progress reports by integrating inputs from all team members.
• Support subcontractor and external specialist management by monitoring schedules, reviewing submissions, and highlighting concerns.
• Maintain project risk registers and inform Senior Project Manager of potential risks or opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with SUEZ and client Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field from an accredited university.
• At least 8 years of professional experience post-graduation in project coordination, management, or engineering supervision.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience specifically in water, wastewater, or underground utility network sectors.
• Experience with sewage network repairs or new construction projects is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage client-facing projects and effectively maintain client relationships.
• Experience independently managing or coordinating small to medium projects.
• Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams working on simultaneous tasks.
• Strong understanding of contractual obligations, with a contract-oriented mindset for daily decision-making.
• Proficient with project planning software (e.g., MS Project) and document management systems.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations.
• Familiarity with GIS project tracking tools is advantageous.
• Valid UAE driving license necessary due to required field visits in Abu Dhabi.
• Fluent English capabilities (written and verbal) are mandatory; Arabic proficiency is an asset but not required.

Working Conditions

• Primarily based in Abu Dhabi, combining office duties with frequent field visits.
• Responsibilities cover two contracts simultaneously requiring strong prioritization skills.
• Close collaboration and support from a Senior Project Manager.
• Work hours may occasionally vary to meet deadlines or attend client meetings.

Contract Details

This is a regular, permanent position within SUEZ's International - Middle East & Central Asia Business Unit.