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Asico

Ophthalmic surgical instruments

Project Engineer - Civil, Arabic Speaking

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
In PersonOn-site in Dubai.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Requires 8 to 12 years of experience in real estate development or engineering consulting, including at least 5 years in the UAE.
  • Requires experience on the consultant or developer side; main-contractor experience is an advantage, but experience limited to contractor-side roles does not qualify.
  • Requires working knowledge of Primavera P6 and AutoCAD.
  • Requires working knowledge of FIDIC Conditions of Contract and practical exposure to submittals, requests for information, and site-level contract administration.
  • Requires familiarity with UAE construction codes and authority approval processes, including Dubai Municipality, DDA, Civil Defence, and DEWA.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture.
  • Requires strong Arabic language skills and strong written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Requires a valid UAE driving license.
Responsibilities
  • Review and verify contractor shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements for compliance with design intent, specifications, and applicable codes.
  • Maintain technical records, drawing registers, and submittal logs for traceability and audit readiness.
  • Coordinate requests for information between design consultants and site teams and ensure timely resolution.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to verify construction activities against approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
  • Support quality assurance and quality control by identifying non-conformities and following up on corrective actions with contractors.
  • Monitor contractor progress against the master schedule and flag deviations to the Head of Projects.
  • Assist in reviewing interim payment certificates, variation orders, and technical claims before escalation.
  • Support preparation and tracking of contractual correspondence, notices, and instructions under the applicable FIDIC contract.
  • Help maintain the project risk register by flagging technical and schedule-related risks.
  • Liaise with design consultants, contractors, and subcontractors to resolve day-to-day technical and coordination issues.
  • Prepare periodic progress reports, inspection reports, and site diaries for internal and client review.
  • Support the Head of Projects in preparing materials for client and authority meetings.
  • Promote and enforce site safety practices in coordination with the health, safety, and environment function.
  • Support permitting, inspection, and no-objection-certificate site requirements with relevant Dubai authorities.
Desired Qualifications
  • PMP certification is an added value.
  • Main contractor experience is an advantage, provided the candidate also has consultant-side or developer-side experience.

About the company

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Asico

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Asico is a ophthalmic instrument company. It designs, manufactures, and distributes specialized surgical instruments used by ophthalmic clinicians and care teams. Its products support eye surgeons, clinics, hospitals, and distributors involved in cataract, corneal, retinal, and other ophthalmic procedures. The company combines instrument design and engineering with manufacturing, quality and regulatory work, inventory, sales, customer service, and business operations. Work spans engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, inventory, sales, customer support, and administration.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Westmont, California

Founded

1983

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ASICO.ae shows active off-plan listings and featured inventory updated through August 2026.
  • Sama Al Jaddaf advances ASICO's developer credibility after its January 2025 award.
  • Founded in 1996, ASICO leverages long operating history in Dubai's fragmented real estate market.

What critics are saying

  • Dubai property cycles hit ASICO's AED 2 billion pipeline if buyer demand cools in 2026.
  • ASICO depends on project wins; missing new contracts leaves fixed overhead exposed.
  • Multiple ASICO brands create confusion, weakening trust and discoverability versus larger UAE developers.

What makes Asico unique

  • ASICO in Dubai bundles brokerage, development, and property management under one roof.
  • ASICO Development claims an AED 2 billion pipeline and 1.2 million square meters.
  • ASICO secured Sama Al Jaddaf, a 108-unit AED 90 million Dubai project, in 2025.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation