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.