Senior Structural Design Director – Bridges & Tunnels

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director - Structures to lead a team in Dubai, UAE. You will steer design for bridges and underground structures, coordinate disciplines, and provide technical leadership and quality assurance across projects.

Responsibilities include client liaison, scope management, and potential project management of smaller undertakings. Ideal candidates hold a Civil/Structural degree with 15+ years in structural engineering, and have exposure to Midas, STAAD, and SAP RM

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited University in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Master of Science/Engineering is preferred; PhD is highly preferred.
• Chartered Engineer (MIStructE or similar) or Professional Engineer (PE) is highly preferred.
• PMP, RMP or equivalent Project management certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of bridges and underground structures and coordinate with design disciplines.
• Provide technical reviews and quality management for design deliverables.
• Coordinate with Client and stakeholders; travel within GCC as needed.
• Develop feasibility and design concepts and lead all design stages.
• Ensure coordination with CAD/BIM for drawings and BIM models.
• Perform risk assessments and provide design information for Health and Safety.
• Lead technical development of the team and mentor staff.
• Support business development and bids; manage client relationships.
• Present progress to clients and senior leadership; explain design principles clearly.
• Monitor budgets for tasks and ensure alignment with scope.
• Act as Project Manager on small to medium discipline-specific projects.

Skills

15 years structural experience

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Leadership

Education

BSc Civil/Structural Engineering

MS/ME preferred

PhD preferred

Chartered Engineer or PE

PMP/RMP or PM cert preferred

Tools

Midas

STAAD

SAP RM Bridges

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director - Structures to lead a team in Dubai, UAE. You will steer design for bridges and underground structures, coordinate disciplines, and provide technical leadership and quality assurance across projects.

Responsibilities include client liaison, scope management, and potential project management of smaller undertakings. Ideal candidates hold a Civil/Structural degree with 15+ years in structural engineering, and have exposure to Midas, STAAD, and SAP RM