Construction & Engineering Salary Guide UAE 2025 | RFS HR Consultancy
Project managers, civil engineers, quantity surveyors, HSE officers, and site managers. All construction role salaries verified from UAE placements in 2025.
Use the role-specific guides below to benchmark salaries for individual positions. All figures are AED per month for 2025 and reflect actual placement data from UAE employers.
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Construction & Engineering Salary by Emirate — UAE 2025
| Emirate | Salary Range (AED/month) | vs Dubai | Key Employers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | AED 8,000 – 45,000 | Base | Emaar, DAMAC, Majid Al Futtaim, AECOM, Parsons |
| Abu Dhabi | AED 8,000 – 48,000 | +5–8% | Aldar, Modon, Abu Dhabi DOT, ADNOC construction |
| Sharjah | AED 7,000 – 40,000 | -10–15% | Sharjah government projects, regional contractors |
Source: Michael Page UAE Salary Guide 2026, Indeed UAE 2025. All figures tax-free.
Sector note: UAE infrastructure boom — tourism expansion and Vision 2031 projects driving sustained demand. RERA and Trakhees licensing requirements specific to each emirate.
UAE Market Data — Construction & Engineering 2025
Salary Range (AED/month)
AED 8,000 – 45,000 (varies by role)
Tax-free. Source: Michael Page UAE 2026, Indeed UAE 2025
Seniority Level
All levels — Site Supervisor to Director
Required Certifications (UAE Market)
PMP/PRINCE2 for PMs. MRICS/MCIOB for QS. CIOB membership. NEC/FIDIC contract knowledge.
UAE-Specific Regulatory Skills
Dubai Building Code, ADIBC, RERA registration, Trakhees approval, UAE Fire and Life Safety Code.
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