Civil / Structural Engineer

KEO International Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering consultancy is seeking a talented Civil / Structural Engineer to join their team in Abu Dhabi. This role involves ensuring compliance with all civil and structural works according to approved designs and local regulations. Responsibilities include reviewing contractor submissions, conducting site inspections, and coordinating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 12 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. The company offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Individual athletic sponsorship

Study assistance sponsorship

Qualifications

• 12 years of work experience in civil or structural engineering.
• Strong understanding of Abu Dhabi and UAE regulations.
• Experience with quality control procedures and material testing.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor civil and structural construction works.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate closely with contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Civil engineering

Structural engineering

Site inspection

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Civil / Structural Engineer to join our team based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The position is responsible for ensuring all civil and structural works are executed in accordance with approved designs, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable Abu Dhabi and UAE regulations.

We envisage success in this role to include:

• Review and monitor civil and structural construction works, including foundations, substructures, superstructures, and associated infrastructure works.
• Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, and method statements.
• Review contractor submissions such as shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and inspection requests.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, workmanship, and compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Identify non-conformances, issue site instructions, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Verify quantities, progress reports, and support the certification of contractor payments related to civil/structural works.
• Assist in reviewing variations, technical queries, and construction-related issues.
• Coordinate closely with contractors, subcontractors, and other discipline engineers to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Liaise with design consultants to clarify design intent and resolve site-related technical issues.
• Interface with local authorities and stakeholders as required, including submissions, inspections, and approvals.
• Participate in site meetings, technical workshops, and coordination meetings, providing civil/structural input.
• Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi and UAE regulations, including ADM/DMT requirements, UAE Building Codes, and relevant international standards (e.g., ACI, BS, ASTM).
• Monitor quality control procedures, material testing, and inspections to ensure compliance with approved standards.
• Ensure implementation of HSE requirements in coordination with the project HSE team.
• Support sustainability and compliance requirements such as Estidama where applicable.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 12 years of work experience partnered with a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety, and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.