LEAD CIVIL ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 367,242 - 550,863; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross is looking for an experienced Lead Civil Engineer for a major gas processing facility in the United Arab Emirates. This role involves leading the design of civil deliverables, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing a team of engineers. Candidates should have 15-25 years of experience in civil engineering for oil & gas projects and be proficient in structural analysis tools. Knowledge of codes and experience with ADNOC projects are advantageous. Strong leadership and technical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 15-25 years of experience in civil engineering for oil & gas or petrochemical facilities.
• Proven involvement in large-scale gas processing or industrial plant projects.
• Experience with ADNOC projects is a significant advantage.
• Proficiency in structural analysis tools is essential.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and review of civil engineering deliverables.
• Develop and approve civil engineering specifications and calculations.
• Oversee geotechnical interpretation and foundation design.
• Coordinate civil/structural interfaces with other disciplines.
• Manage and guide a team of civil engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Versatility

Civil Engineering Codes Knowledge

Structural Analysis Tools Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD Pro

SAP2000

Job description

Lead Civil Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Lead Civil Engineer to take charge of all civil and structural engineering activities on a major gas processing facility project. The role requires a technically versatile professional with a solid background in the design of civil infrastructure for large oil and gas installations.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design and review of civil engineering deliverables including foundations, structures, roads, drainage, and earthworks


• Develop and approve civil engineering specifications, calculations, and design basis documents


• Oversee geotechnical interpretation and foundation design for heavy equipment and process structures


• Coordinate civil/structural interfaces with mechanical, piping, and electrical disciplines


• Review and approve vendor civil drawings and technical submittals


• Manage and guide a team of civil engineers and designers


• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications


• Monitor civil engineering progress against project milestones and resource plans

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or Structural Engineering


• Minimum 15-25 years of experience in civil engineering for oil & gas or petrochemical facilities; specialist-level candidates also considered


• Proven involvement in large-scale gas processing or industrial plant projects


• Proficiency in structural analysis tools (STAAD. Pro, SAP2000, or equivalent)


• Strong knowledge of ACI, AISC, BS, and other relevant civil/structural codes


• Experience with ADNOC projects is a significant advantage


• Arabic-speaking candidates are preferred


• Strong organizational and leadership skills