# Civil Engineer

**Company:** [ORYX](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/82dJvPLEfRRKu57giTEtTg.md)
**Location:** Kuwait City, Kuwait
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

**Job Title: Civil Engineer – KWT (Bilingual)**

**Job Code: Civil Engineer – KWT (Bilingual)**

**Company:** Zaleej Real Estate Company (KSCC)

**Department:** Project Management

**Reports To:** CEO

**ABOUT US**                                                                        

Zaleej Real Estate Company (KSCC) is the Kuwait real estate company that manages a diversified portfolio of commercial and residential properties across Kuwait, combining institutional-grade asset management with hands-on operational excellence.

**ROLE OVERVIEW**

The Civil Engineer provides the technical engineering backbone for Zaleej’s development projects, covering site investigation, infrastructure design, construction drawings, and on-site technical supervision across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments in Kuwait. Working alongside the Project Manager, the role owns the engineering quality and code compliance of each project — from soil reports and site plans through to as-built documentation. Success in this role is measured by design quality, regulatory compliance, technical issue resolution speed, and the seamless coordination of consultants, contractors, and authorities.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Site Investigation & Design**

-   Conduct comprehensive site investigations, analysing topographical surveys, soil conditions, and environmental factors to determine site suitability for development.
-   Design site infrastructure including roads, utilities, drainage systems, retaining structures, and site grading.
-   Develop detailed site plans that optimise land use while ensuring compliance with Kuwait Municipality zoning regulations and the Kuwait Engineering Code.

**Drawings & Technical Documentation**

-   Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documents to professional standards.
-   Review and approve contractor shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements.
-   Maintain accurate as-built drawings and technical project records throughout the construction lifecycle.

**Construction Technical Oversight**

-   Provide on-site technical supervision to ensure construction works conform to approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
-   Conduct regular site inspections and resolve technical issues, design clarifications, and RFIs raised by contractors and consultants.
-   Identify and mitigate technical risks during construction, recommending value engineering opportunities where appropriate.

**Regulatory Compliance & Permitting**

-   Ensure all projects comply with Kuwait Municipality regulations, the Kuwait Engineering Code, and applicable national environmental, fire, and safety standards (EPA, MPW, Civil Defence).
-   Prepare and submit permit applications, engineering drawings, and technical reports to relevant Kuwait authorities.
-   Liaise with Municipality, MPW, EPA, Civil Defence, and utility providers (MEW) to secure required approvals.

**Coordination & Technical Support**

-   Coordinate closely with architects, MEP engineers, structural consultants, quantity surveyors, and surveyors to integrate disciplines and resolve technical clashes.
-   Support the Project Manager with engineering inputs to cost estimates, scheduling, and risk assessments.
-   Provide technical expertise to internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve construction-related challenges.

## Requirements

**Essential (Must-Have)**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
-   Active membership of the Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE), or eligibility to register within a defined timeframe.
-   Minimum 5 years’ experience in civil engineering, with a focus on real estate development or construction projects in Kuwait or the GCC.
-   Strong working knowledge of Kuwait’s building regulations, the Kuwait Engineering Code, Municipality approvals, and construction safety standards.
-   Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS software.
-   Demonstrated experience in site planning, infrastructure design, drainage, and construction supervision.
-   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to technical detail.
-   Bilingual fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) — essential for liaising with authorities, consultants, and contractors.
-   Valid Kuwait driving license and transferable Article 18 residency visa.

**Preferred (Nice-to-Have)**

-   Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
-   Working knowledge of Revit, BIM workflows, and clash detection tools.
-   Experience with sustainable construction practices and green building certifications (e.g. LEED, ESTIDAMA).
-   Familiarity with the real estate market in Kuwait and the wider GCC.
-   Established network of contacts within Kuwait’s consultant, contractor, and government engineering community.

## Benefits

**WHAT WE OFFER**

-   Opportunity to work on a meaningful pipeline of development projects within a principal-led, long-term investment group.
-   Hands-on technical exposure across the full project lifecycle — from site investigation through to handover.
-   A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment that values technical excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Apply via the online application form: [https://airtable.com/appwm2VUujXVQ2mIB/shrBmmYJs7pftZ2kJ](https://airtable.com/appwm2VUujXVQ2mIB/shrBmmYJs7pftZ2kJ)

Select “Civil Engineer - KWT (Bilingual)” as the job position and reference code when completing the form.

Alternatively, email your CV directly to hr@zaleej.com with the subject line “Civil Engineer”.

_Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate all applications._