Omar Khaled Haddad
Civil Engineer with 7 years of site and structural experience on residential towers and infrastructure packages in Abu Dhabi and Amman. Experienced in supervising RC works, coordinating with consultants on shop drawings and inspection requests, and keeping work on programme under strict HSE requirements. Member of the Society of Engineers UAE.
- Supervised structural works for a G+22 residential tower, including raft foundation and post-tensioned slabs
- Submitted and closed 300+ inspection requests with the consultant, keeping NCRs below project target
- Prepared method statements and risk assessments approved by the consultant and HSE team
- Coordinated 6 subcontractors on site, recovering a 3-week delay on the superstructure programme
- Updated the weekly look-ahead in Primavera P6 and reported progress to the project manager
- Designed RC elements for low- and mid-rise buildings using ETABS and SAFE
- Reviewed contractor shop drawings and material submittals for 4 projects
- Prepared quantity take-offs and BOQs for tender packages
- Conducted site inspections for concrete pours and rebar fixing
- Graduation project: seismic design of a 10-storey RC building
Site supervision • Reinforced concrete works • Shop drawing review • Method statements • Inspection requests (IR) and NCR close-out • Quantity take-off • Primavera P6 • AutoCAD • ETABS • SAFE • HSE compliance • Subcontractor coordination
Arabic (Native) • English (Fluent)
Nationality: Jordanian • Visa Status: Employment visa (transferable) • Driving License: UAE driving license • Marital Status: Single
The civil engineer job market in UAE
Civil engineering work in the UAE is centred on Dubai and Abu Dhabi, followed by Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah. Employers include large and mid-sized contractors, engineering consultancies, real estate developers, and infrastructure bodies covering roads, transport and utilities.
Common project types are residential and commercial towers, communities and villas, roads and bridges, water and drainage networks, and hospitality and retail developments. Recruiters want to know quickly which kinds of projects you have worked on and what your exact role was: site, design, quantity surveying or planning.
Highly valued: experience with consultant procedures such as inspection requests, shop drawings and NCR close-out, writing method statements, HSE compliance, and software such as Primavera P6, AutoCAD and ETABS. GCC experience is a clear plus because it shows you know how work runs with local municipalities and consultants.
A UAE driving licence is very useful for site engineers moving between projects. See also the UAE CV guide and the general civil engineer CV page.
Licensing and certifications
Engineers in the UAE usually need to prove their engineering qualification formally, and the details vary by emirate and role:
- Degree attestation: generally required for an employment visa under an engineering title, sometimes with an equivalency or evaluation of the degree.
- Society of Engineers: membership of the Society of Engineers UAE is common and worth listing if you hold it.
- Municipality approval: some roles, especially in consultancies or as the engineer responsible for a site, need a classification or approval from the emirate's municipal authority, such as Dubai Municipality or the relevant Abu Dhabi authority. Requirements change, so verify with the official authority.
- Safety certificates: such as IOSH or NEBOSH; not always mandatory but frequently requested.
Never list an approval or classification you do not hold; these are checked officially.
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Experience bullet examples
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- Supervised structural works on a G+22 residential tower in Abu Dhabi, from raft foundation to roof slab
- Submitted and closed 300+ inspection requests with the consultant while keeping NCRs below project target
- Prepared method statements and risk assessments approved by the consultant and client HSE team
- Recovered a 3-week superstructure delay by re-sequencing pours and coordinating 6 subcontractors
- Reviewed shop drawings and material submittals against specifications and authority requirements
- Prepared quantity take-offs and BOQs for road and utility infrastructure tender packages
- Maintained weekly look-ahead programmes in Primavera P6 and reported progress to the client
- Coordinated authority inspections and NOCs with utility providers for site handover
Tips for a civil engineer CV in UAE
1. State project type and scale
Instead of "worked on construction projects", write "G+22 residential tower" or "15 km road package". Recruiters understand your experience in seconds.
2. Be exact about your role
Site, design, QS or planning? UAE firms hire for a defined role, so keep your title and bullets consistent.
3. Mention consultant procedures
Inspection requests, shop drawings, method statements and NCR close-out appear in ads constantly, and ATS filters look for them.
4. List software and safety
Primavera P6, AutoCAD, ETABS, plus IOSH or NEBOSH if you hold them. Put them in skills and certifications.
5. Show membership and licence
Society of Engineers membership and a UAE driving licence deserve a line in personal details or certifications; they matter in screening.
CV norms in UAE
| Photo | ◐ | Common and accepted, especially in hospitality, sales and aviation. Keep it professional. |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | ✓ | Usually included, as it affects visa and hiring procedures. |
| Usual length | ⓘ | One to two pages. Employers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi prefer short, focused CVs. |
| Language | ⓘ | Mostly English. Arabic is a strong plus in government and customer-facing roles. |
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FAQ
Do I need Society of Engineers membership before applying?
Not always; many employers help with the process after hiring. If you are already a member, list it because it reassures employers.
All my experience is outside the GCC. How do I present it?
State project type, scale and design codes used, and focus on consultant procedures, quality and safety. These transfer to any market.
Should I add a photo?
It is optional in the UAE. If you add one, keep it professional and use a single-column template for ATS.
Should projects have their own section?
Usually it is clearer to list key projects as bullets under each job. That reads better and parses better in ATS.
Where do I start?
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