Senior Civil Engineer - Bridges

Egisgroup; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Egisgroup is seeking a Senior Structural Inspector to perform detailed assessments of bridges and marine structures in Dubai. You will examine steel and concrete elements, identify defects, and prepare actionable repair plans for ongoing projects.

Your role includes reviewing drawings, coordinating maintenance work orders, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. A UAE-focused background with relevant certifications is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized university.
• Professional engineering certification or chartered status is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of overall structural engineering experience.
• Minimum 4 years of practical experience in bridge, marine, infrastructure or heavy structural‑steel projects.
• Minimum 5 years of UAE experience is preferred.
• Previous experience with RTA projects, bridge maintenance or movable bridge systems will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed structural inspections of bridge elements and related components.
• Identify defects, deterioration, corrosion, cracking, deformation and coating issues.
• Prepare inspection and condition reports with repair recommendations.
• Develop and review repair methodologies for steel and concrete structures.
• Review drawings, submittals, test plans and calculations.
• Coordinate maintenance work orders from initiation to closure.
• Monitor progress and ensure work is completed within schedule.
• Supervise repair works including welding, strengthening and coatings.
• Review welding procedures, NDT requirements and welder qualifications.
• Verify fabrication, erection, accuracy and surface preparation.
• Coordinate non-destructive testing like UT, MPI, PT and thickness checks.
• Review material certificates and compliance with standards.
• Prepare proposals, repair sketches, scope of work and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with other engineers for interface with bridge operating systems.
• Liaise with Client, Consultant, subcontractors, suppliers and project teams.
• Attend site and progress meetings; prepare technical presentations.
• Ensure works follow drawings, specifications, safety and quality standards.
• Maintain engineering records and closure documentation.
• Support emergency inspections and recovery planning.

Skills

Site execution

Structural defects assessment

Technical report writing

Coordination

Multiple work orders

Communication

Structural analysis software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional engineering certification/chartered status

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Maximo/CMMS

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed structural inspections of steel bridge elements, box girders, pontoons, machinery pits, concrete structures, access platforms, ladders, supports and associated bridge components.
• Identify structural defects, deterioration, corrosion, cracking, deformation, water leakage, coating failures, concrete spalling and other maintenance-related issues.
• Prepare inspection reports, technical assessments, condition reports and repair recommendations.
• Develop and review repair methodologies for structural steel, reinforced concrete, bridge components and marine structures.
• Review structural drawings, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, inspection and test plans, risk assessments and technical calculations.
• Coordinate corrective maintenance and planned maintenance work orders from initiation through execution, inspection, approval and closure.
• Monitor the progress of structural work orders and ensure that activities are completed within the approved programme.
• Supervise structural repair works, including steel plate replacement, welding repairs, strengthening, crack repair, concrete repair, grouting, protective coating and anti-carbonation coating.
• Review welding procedures, WPS, PQR, welder qualifications and NDT requirements.
• Verify structural steel fabrication, erection, dimensional accuracy, bolt tightening, welding quality and surface preparation.
• Coordinate non-destructive testing, including ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle testing, dye penetrant testing and thickness measurements.
• Review material test certificates and ensure compliance with approved specifications and applicable standards.
• Prepare technical proposals, repair sketches, scope of work, bills of quantities and cost estimates for corrective maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and PLC/SCADA engineers where structural works interface with bridge operating systems.
• Liaise with the Client, Consultant, specialist subcontractors, suppliers and internal project teams.
• Attend site meetings, technical coordination meetings, inspections and progress-review meetings.
• Prepare technical presentations and progress reports for submission to the Client.
• Ensure all works comply with approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements, safety procedures and project standards.
• Maintain proper engineering records, inspection reports, photographs, test reports, approvals and work-order closure documentation.
• Support emergency inspections and urgent structural assessments whenever required.
• Assist the Project Manager in programme monitoring, resource planning, risk identification and recovery planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized university.
• Professional engineering certification or chartered status is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of overall structural engineering experience .
• Minimum 4 years of practical experience in bridge, marine, infrastructure or heavy structural‑steel projects.
• Minimum 5 years of UAE experience is preferred.
• Previous experience with RTA projects, bridge maintenance or movable bridge systems will be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong practical and site‑execution knowledge.
• Ability to independently assess structural defects and recommend suitable repair solutions.
• Strong technical‑report writing and documentation skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work orders and priorities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with structural‑analysis software will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Maximo or similar computerized maintenance‑management systems will be beneficial.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety and timely completion of works.