PROJECT ENGINEER - UAE

Location: UAE
Type: Full-Time

Company Presentation

Aertssen Machinery Services is proudly part of the Aertssen Group, a family-owned company based in Belgium with over 60 years of history. Over the past 15 years, with our state-of-the-art machinery, we have established a reputable presence in the Middle East, with offices in UAE, Qatar and KSA. We operate in two divisions: Heavy Lifting & Earthmoving, ensuring the execution of a wide range of diverse projects on daily basis. Our advanced fleet of high-tech machinery, combined with our nine hundred specialized employees, empowers us to consistently deliver customer-centric service. Our employees are invaluable to us. After all, it's the synergy between our passionate team and our machinery that drives our daily excellence in everything we do.

At Aertssen Machinery Services, our mission is to live up to the promise made in our slogan every day: People, power, and passion to build on.

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the Project Manager in the planning, execution, and control of earthmoving and equipment-based projects. This role focuses on coordinating equipment, operators, and site activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

1. Coordination

• Support the Project Manager in the planning and execution of multiple earthmoving and infrastructure projects.

• Ensure clear communication of priorities, issues, and project updates.
• Monitor project progress and ensure alignment between planning and site execution.
• Act as the day-to-day point of contact for client representatives and site teams.
• Coordinate internally with operations, admin, workshop, HR, and finance.
• Coordinate deployment of earthmoving equipment, and operators.

2. Operations & Equipment

• Monitor fleet utilization and planning (active / idle / standby/breakdown).
• Follow up on mobilization and demobilization of equipment in coordination with operations and logistics.
• Track equipment performance and ensure timely follow-up of breakdowns with the workshop.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports for client approvals and internal records.

3. Reporting

• Monitor fleet utilization and planning (active / idle / standby/breakdown).
• Follow up on mobilization and demobilization of equipment in coordination with operations and logistics.
• Track equipment performance and ensure timely follow-up of breakdowns with the workshop.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports for client approvals and internal records.

• Preferably a graduate of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in in earthmoving or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in coordinating site operations, equipment, and manpower is required.
• Exposure to international projects or multi-stakeholder environments is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of heavy machinery capabilities and sequencing.
• Familiarity with project management software, MS Office and Microsoft D365.
• Familiarity with contract execution and recording of variations / additional works.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational and financial data.
• Effective communication skills, both internally and with clients on site.

• Ability to work in fast-paced, site-based environments and manage multiple priorities

We offer you the opportunity to join an internationally growing company. As part of our dynamic team, you will contribute to and benefit from our ongoing expansion and global reach. You'll work in a supportive, family-oriented environment where your contributions truly matter. Additionally, you'll enjoy long-term career growth opportunities in an expanding organization.