Associate - Structures

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Associate - Structures to lead an engineering design team. You will manage engineering design and coordinate efforts across disciplines, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Candidates should have over 12 years of experience and a B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Civil or Structural Engineering. This position offers a contract employment type with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of post-undergraduate experience.
• Local Authority Engineer registration required.
• International accreditation (e.g., MIstructE or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering design, BIM model, and drawing production.
• Ensure compliance with design briefs and accuracy.
• Coordinate design efforts within engineering and across disciplines.
• Oversee design delivery and verification processes.

Skills

Engineering design management

BIM model coordination

Team management and mentoring

Client engagement

Education

B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Associate - Structures professional to lead an engineering design team. The role involves planning (including budgeting), resource management, scheduling, organizing, coordinating, and executing design work on projects of all scales. The Associate will interact regularly with an Associate Director or senior team members.

Role & Responsibilities

1. Manage engineering design, BIM model, and drawing production.
2. Ensure design brief compliance, completeness, and accuracy.
3. Coordinate design efforts within engineering and across disciplines.
4. Oversee design delivery, ensuring compliance, coordination, completeness, and accuracy.
5. Perform self-checks of work products before submission.
6. Guide, manage, and mentor team members.
7. Engage with clients, lead project teams, and participate in value engineering.
8. Lead verification processes.

Qualifications & Minimum Requirements

• At least 12 years of post-undergraduate experience.
• B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Civil or Structural Engineering with international accreditation (e.g., MIstructE or equivalent).
• Required: Local Authority Engineer registration.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plans, and employee stock purchase plans.

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What makes AECOM a great place to work

Join a global team that supports your growth and career ambitions. Work on innovative projects that transform industries and communities. Utilize cutting-edge technology and collaborate with experts to make a significant impact. Our training programs help expand your technical and leadership skills, fostering a respectful, collaborative, and community-oriented workplace. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, respecting your potential and confidentiality.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Contract