Senior Structural Engineer

WSP in the Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our Construction Supervision team in Dubai. You will provide technical leadership to ensure structural works comply with designs, specifications, international standards, and local requirements.

Based in Dubai, you will lead supervision on large-scale projects, review shop drawings and calculations, and coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 12–15 years of post-graduate experience.
• Minimum 8 years' experience on building construction supervision projects in the GCC.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel construction.
• Experience reviewing structural calculations and temporary works.
• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality, DDA, Trakhees, and other relevant authority requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Membership of a recognized professional engineering body is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supervision of structural works on large-scale building projects.
• Review and approve structural shop drawings, calculations, method statements, material submittals, and temporary works proposals.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and relevant codes.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to monitor quality and progress.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and client representatives.
• Review contractor requests for information (RFIs), inspections, and technical submissions.
• Identify non-conformances and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.
• Support the Resident Engineer in progress monitoring, reporting, and technical issue resolution.
• Witness testing and commissioning activities relating to structural systems.
• Mentor and guide site inspectors and junior engineers.

Skills

Structural design

Site supervision

Review calculations

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETABS

STAAD.Pro

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our Construction Supervision team in Dubai, providing technical leadership on major building developments. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring structural works are executed in accordance with approved designs, project specifications, international standards, and local authority requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supervision of structural works on large-scale building projects.
• Review and approve structural shop drawings, calculations, method statements, material submittals, and temporary works proposals.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and relevant codes.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to monitor quality and progress.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and client representatives.
• Review contractor requests for information (RFIs), inspections, and technical submissions.
• Identify non-conformances and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.
• Support the Resident Engineer in progress monitoring, reporting, and technical issue resolution.
• Witness testing and commissioning activities relating to structural systems.
• Mentor and guide site inspectors and junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 12–15 years of post-graduate experience.
• Minimum 8 years' experience on building construction supervision projects in the GCC.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel construction.
• Experience reviewing structural calculations and temporary works.
• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality, DDA, Trakhees, and other relevant authority requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Membership of a recognized professional engineering body is desirable.

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