Senior Structural Design Engineer – Business Bay, Dubai, UAE

arec-eng; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

arec-eng in Dubai’s Business Bay is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer with at least 15 years of Dubai experience and a G+Unlimited DM approval to lead complex structural design and reviews at project sites.

The ideal candidate will command advanced Revit skills and hands-on experience with ETABS, SAFE, PROKON and STAAD Pro, review shop drawings and submittals, coordinate with contractors and authorities, and ensure compliance with Dubai standards and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in Dubai.
• G+Unlimited Dubai Municipality (DM) Approved Engineer.
• Revit proficiency is mandatory.
• Experience with ETABS, SAFE, PROKON and STAAD Pro.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai standards and structural design principles.
• Experience reviewing and approving structural shop drawings, submittals, method statements, RFIs, and as-built drawings.
• Ability to resolve site-related engineering issues and coordinate with contractors, consultants, and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve structural shop drawings.
• Review and approve material submittals and method statements.
• Conduct post-tensioning (PT) reviews.
• Review RFIs.
• Review and approve as-built drawings.
• Evaluate other site-related technical submittals.
• Resolve structural and technical issues arising at project sites.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and relevant authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Dubai standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Revit

ETABS

SAFE

PROKON

STAAD Pro

Job description

Location: Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Category: Engineering & Technical
Experience: Minimum 15 Years in Dubai
Approval Requirement: G+Unlimited Dubai Municipality (DM) Approved Engineer
Revit: Mandatory

Job Overview

An opportunity is available for a highly experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer to join the team in Business Bay, Dubai. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 15 years of experience in Dubai and hold G+Unlimited Dubai Municipality (DM) approval.

The candidate must have strong structural design expertise and advanced proficiency in Revit, along with practical experience using ETABS, SAFE, PROKON, and STAAD Pro. The role also requires extensive experience reviewing and approving technical submittals, coordinating with project stakeholders, and resolving site-related engineering issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve structural shop drawings.
• Review and approve material submittals and method statements.
• Conduct post-tensioning (PT) reviews.
• Review Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Review and approve as-built drawings.
• Evaluate other site-related technical submittals.
• Resolve structural and technical issues arising at project sites.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and relevant authorities.
• Ensure structural design and technical submissions comply with applicable Dubai standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in Dubai.
• G+Unlimited Dubai Municipality (DM) Approved Engineer.
• Revit proficiency is mandatory.
• Strong experience with:
  • ETABS
  • SAFE
  • PROKON
  • STAAD Pro
• Strong knowledge of structural design principles and Dubai standards.
• Extensive experience reviewing and approving:
  • Structural shop drawings
  • Material submittals
  • Method statements
  • PT reviews
  • RFIs
  • As-built drawings
  • Site-related technical submittals
• Ability to resolve site technical issues.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary and specific employment benefits have not been provided. This senior-level opportunity offers the scope to apply extensive structural engineering experience across design reviews, technical approvals, site coordination, and engineering problem-solving.

Important: Candidates should meet the Dubai experience and G+Unlimited DM approval requirements.