Road Structures Specialist

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Parsons in Dubai seeks a seasoned Road Structures Specialist to assist the Resident Engineer in design reviews and construction oversight for bridges, tunnels, and related structures.

The role requires extensive experience with maintenance works, shop drawings, method statements, and coordination with high-level clients. On-site leadership and safety oversight are essential to deliver quality projects in a complex Gulf environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university is required.
• Minimum of 20 years’ experience in design/construction supervision of bridges and tunnels.
• Experience in operation and maintenance of bridges and tunnels is necessary.
• Experience in Gulf region projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Resident Engineer and assist in supervising the construction and maintenance of bridges, viaducts, and tunnels.
• Coordinate activities with engineers, inspection teams and QAQC.
• Review shop drawings, design proposals, method statements and material submittals.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports and ensure safe site operations.
• Lead meetings with authorities, contractors and subcontractors as required.
• Ensure as-built drawings are complete and records are maintained.

Skills

Bridge maintenance mgmt

Method statements review

Engineering reporting

GCC/UAE experience

AI inspection analysis

Structural software

Education

Bachelor of Civil/Structural Eng.

Tools

Structural design software

Job description

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 26-07-2026

Job Reference/ID: R181039

Job Description / Role:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Road Structures Specialist (Bridges, Tunnels) to join our team! In this role you will get to assist the Resident Engineer in design review and construction related to Structural Maintenance Works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Report to the Resident Engineer and assist in supervising the construction and Maintenance of bridges, viaducts, and tunnels works and associated items.
• Work in Close coordination with High level profile client, and ensure seamless Communication.
• Coordinate the direct activities with the other engineers and members of the construction supervision team.
• Assist the Resident Engineer in reviewing shop drawings, design proposals, method statements, material submittals and other activities including correspondence related to the bridges/structures section and prepare replies for the review of the Resident Engineer.
• Direct, assist and monitor the performance of the Engineers, inspectors and surveyors as applicable.
• Follow up site activities and conducted Site visits/inspection in coordination with Structural Engineers, and QAQC team.
• Convene and chair special meetings with the service authorities, the contractor, subcontractors and other parties related to his work.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
• Ensure safety goals are achieved on the project and oversee implementation of safety procedures on the project.
• Prepare / Assist in the preparation of Weekly and Monthly progress reports.
• Act positively and participate in all health and safety issues at site, as required by the Resident Engineer and the project safety representatives.
• Provide all necessary on-site direction and assist the Resident Engineer to issue site instructions with respect to Structures works and associated items.
• Ensure correctness and completeness of ‘as-built’ drawings within his line of work.
• Keep necessary records and as-built records and take charge of the handing over of the structural works to the respective service authorities and assist the contractor to obtain necessary final clearance.

Experience Required: Minimum of 20 years’ experience in design/construction supervision of bridges and tunnels. Experience in operation and maintenance of bridges and tunnels is necessary. Experience in bridge/tunnel inspection, condition evaluation/assessment, identifying causes of deterioration, and selecting required treatments/actions including preventive, corrective, rehabilitation, and reconstruction works.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university is required.

Skills Required:

• Familiar with bridge maintenance management systems.
• Should be able to review and justify the method statements, material selections, analyze laboratory and technical reports, ensuring compliance with the project’s specifications.
• Experience in report preparation, both detailed & high level.
• Working knowledge of engineering and construction-related processes.
• Familiarity with industry practices and local and international design codes.
• Familiarity with PC software packages typically associated with structural engineering design, maintenance and construction.
• Experience in all aspects of civil supervision and maintenance of bridges and tunnels and infrastructure projects in the Gulf region is preferred.
• Engineering consultancy experience within UAE/GCC is preferable.
• Able to utilize advanced AI technology to assess and analyze inspection and Maintenance data, maintain records and generate reports.

Employment / Job Type: FULL_TIME

Benefits: We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit.

About the Company:

United States technology and engineering company working across defence, intelligence, cyber security, and critical infrastructure. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Parsons has a long Middle East presence with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha, delivering design and programme management for highways, bridges, rail, airports, and large master planned developments.

Company Industry: Civil Engineering & Construction

Department / Functional Area: Construction Management & Supervision

Closing Date: 24-10-2026