Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Atkins Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm based in Dubai is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join their expanding Ground Engineering team. This role involves designing underground structures, managing projects, and guiding junior engineers. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in civil engineering, over 8 years of experience, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Accommodation

Qualifications

• Min 8 years experience in underground structures or tunnels.
• Experience in reinforcement design to British/European codes.
• Ability to travel regionally and work in KSA and Qatar.

Responsibilities

• Design underground/civil engineering structures.
• Liaise with clients and contractors.
• Support and guide junior team members.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status in civil or structural engineering

Tools

Plaxis

Robot

ETABS

Staad Pro

Job description

Our Middle East offices include the UAE (Dubai & Abu Dhabi), Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia & Kuwait. As a provider of multi‑disciplined technical services to the built environment, Atkins in the Middle East is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first‑class solutions which combine innovation, imagination and best practice.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join our expanding team in the Middle East and work on a range of challenging projects and specifically in our expanding Ground Engineering team based in Dubai.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer with a proven track record in the design of underground / civil engineering structures including tunnels and shafts. Candidates should be practical and demonstrate good commercial skills that will help develop and expand our ground engineering business in the region.

• A good academic background with a civil engineering bachelors or masters degree
• Chartered status in civil or structural engineering
• Experience undertaking the design of underground structures, tunnels or related infrastructure.
• Min 8 years experience working on similar projects
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English (clear, concise report writing will be expected)
• A high motivation to succeed, and to progress and develop their chosen careers
• A personality compatible with a high degree of collaborative and team work
• Practical experience of reinforcement design and detailing to British, European codes
• Commercially aware with a flexible attitude to both the type of work undertaken and the level of responsibility given
• Working knowledge of relevant structural design software e.g. Plaxis, Robot, ETABS, Staad Pro
• Liaison with Clients, Contractors, design team and third parties
• Offer support and guidance to more junior members of the team
• Effectively manage own time which may be necessary if allocated to more than one project
• Working with CAD Technicians to produce relevant structural information
• Although based in Dubai, you will be required to travel regionally and be eligible to work in both KSA and Qatar

Behaviours

• Excellent team player
• Decisive, clear and consistent in approach to Structural Engineering Design
• Sound communicator
• Excellent technical judgement
• Adaptable
• Willingness to participate in all aspects of Structural Engineering workload delivery
• Understand the importance of technical accuracy with a high attention to detail
• Passionate about Structural Engineering and drive to exceed the requirements of internal and external stakeholders

Rewards & Benefits

• We offer an excellent package which includes:
• A competitive salary
• Accommodati

About The Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the world’s major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).