Principal Structural Engineer - Lead for Major Projects

AESG; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

AESG is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer in Dubai to provide strategic technical leadership for major building projects. You will set technical direction, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and act as the senior technical authority to ensure quality and delivery excellence.

You will mentor engineers, oversee design reviews, and drive innovative, BIM-enabled workflows while safeguarding HSE and client objectives across projects in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong background in concrete, steel, and advanced structural analysis.
• Chartered or equivalent professional registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering for major projects from concept to completion.
• Define technical strategy aligned with client objectives and regulations.
• Review and approve complex designs, calculations, and specs.
• Serve as primary technical authority in client meetings.
• Mentor senior engineers, graduates and BIM teams.
• Oversee QA, audits, compliance, and design reviews.
• Drive innovation with advanced analysis and BIM workflows.
• Manage client, contractor, and stakeholder relationships.
• Support proposals and pursuit activity for new work.
• Foster strong HSE and quality culture on projects.

Skills

Concrete structures

Steel structures

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Job description

AESG is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer in Dubai to provide strategic technical leadership for major building projects. You will set technical direction, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and act as the senior technical authority to ensure quality and delivery excellence.

You will mentor engineers, oversee design reviews, and drive innovative, BIM-enabled workflows while safeguarding HSE and client objectives across projects in the region.