Principal Roads & Highways Engineer

Zutari; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Dubai seeks a Principal Roads & Highways Engineer with extensive experience in geometric design and team leadership. The successful candidate will contribute to major infrastructure projects across the UAE and the Middle East, working in a collaborative digital environment. Strong technical expertise and effective communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in road / highway geometric design.
• Strong command of leading 3D modelling software.
• Experience with GCC highway design standards highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of road and highway engineers.
• Deliver high-quality geometric road and highway designs in 3D.
• Ensure compliance with roadway design standards in UAE, Qatar, and KSA.

Skills

Technical excellence

Problem-solving

Project coordination

Client engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional registration with a recognized engineering council

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Navisworks

QGIS

Google Earth

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Description

Zutari, Co-creating an Engineered Impact

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering consultancy with nearly 90 years of experience across Africa and the Middle East. As human-centred engineers and advisors, we are trusted by clients, business partners, governments, and communities to deliver transformative infrastructure solutions with lasting impact.

We co-create engineering solutions that improve lives and support sustainable development. Zutari values diversity, collaboration, and excellence—and we believe success is built on people working together toward a shared vision.

About the role

We are seeking a Professionally Registered Civil Engineer with significant experience in roads and highways geometric design to join our high-performing Transport & Infrastructure team in Dubai . You will contribute to major infrastructure projects across the UAE and the wider Middle East region—including Saudi Arabia and Qatar—by delivering high-quality design and mentorship in a digital, collaborative environment.

What We Look For

At Zutari, we hire talented professionals who :

• Demonstrate technical excellence and passion for solving real-world problems.
• Bring a positive mindset, integrity, and a sense of urgency.
• Are collaborative, proactive, and dedicated to making a meaningful impact.
• Embrace innovation, continuous improvement, and cultural fit within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of road and highway engineers (line management, performance reviews, workload balancing, technical upskilling).
• Deliver high-quality geometric road and highway designs in 3D (Level of Detail ≥300), using tools such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Navisworks, QGIS, and Google Earth.
• Perform advanced design analysis including vehicle tracking and turning paths, sight distance assessments, operational speed modelling, aquaplaning and safety assessments, and geometry-based vehicle performance evaluations.
• Apply Safe Systems design principles to ensure innovative, safe, and sustainable transport solutions.
• Lead the preparation and review of design deliverables, ensuring compliance with UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia roadway design standards.
• Support BIM workflows and contribute to digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the Middle East to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Help grow the team’s design capability through coaching and hands-on guidance.

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Professional registration with a recognized engineering council (e.g., UAE Society of Engineers, PE, CEng, or equivalent). ECSA registration is accepted for South African nationals.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in road / highway geometric design and infrastructure development.
• Strong command of Civil 3D and / or other leading 3D modelling software.
• Experience working with GCC highway design standards (UAE, Qatar, KSA) is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, project coordination, and client engagement skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication with high professional standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, foster collaboration, and deliver under pressure.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices.

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