Senior Structural Engineer

DAMAC Digital; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

DAMAC Digital seeks a senior Structural Engineer to lead steel design across multiple projects in Dubai. You will ensure safe, buildable, economical designs compliant with UAE/ international codes and collaborate with architecture, MEP and procurement teams.

You will review shop drawings, provide technical input to submissions, and drive value engineering, with occasional concrete design work as needed. Proficiency in ETABS, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, Tekla, IDEA StatiCa, AutoCAD and Revit is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 8–10 years of structural steel design experience on large projects.
• Professional registration or chartership preferred; UAE/Dubai knowledge advantageous.
• Proficiency in structural analysis/design software and BIM tools (ETABS, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, Tekla, IDEA StatiCa, AutoCAD, Revit).

Responsibilities

• Lead structural steel design across Damac Digital projects.
• Review contractor/subcontractor submittals and shop drawings.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specs and design models to project stages.
• Ensure compliance with Eurocodes/BS EN 1993, AISC and UAE/local regs; support approvals.
• Coordinate with architectural/MEP/civil and facade teams; resolve clashes using BIM.
• Lead value engineering and design optimization with cost and schedule impact.
• Contribute to tender documents, BOQ, bids in coordination with Commercial/Procurement.
• Occasionally design/review concrete structures as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

ETABS

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

Tekla Structures

IDEA StatiCa

AutoCAD

Revit / BIM

Job description

To lead the structural design of steel structures (heavy and light steel frames, portal frames, steel roofs, platforms, supports and connections) across Damac Digital projects. The role aims to deliver safe, buildable and economical designs in line with applicable codes, coordinates with architectural and MEP disciplines, and reviews contractor and fabricator submittals through to construction, working closely with our Design, Procurement and Project teams.

Job role functions:

• Develop structural steel concepts and perform analysis and design of steel frames, bracing systems, floors, roofs and supporting structures to approved codes and project criteria.
• Design and verify steel members and connections (bolted, welded, base plates, moment and shear connections), and review fabricator connection designs.
• Prepare and review design calculations, drawings, specifications, design basis reports and structural design models to the required stage deliverables.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards (e.g. Eurocodes / BS EN 1993, AISC) and with UAE and local authority requirements; support authority submissions and approvals.
• Assess wind, seismic, fire, vibration and robustness requirements; coordinate fire protection and corrosion protection systems for steel elements.
• Review and approve contractor and fabricator shop drawings, material submittals and method statements; resolve technical queries and RFIs promptly.
• Coordinate with architectural, MEP, civil and façade teams to resolve clashes, penetrations, loads and interfaces, using BIM and coordination tools.
• The role will be focussed around steel design, however, design/review of concrete structures will occasionally be required.
• Lead value engineering and design optimisation, including section and grade selection, steel tonnage, fabrication and erection methods, with clear cost and programme impact.
• Provide technical input to tender documents, bill of quantities, bid evaluation and procurement of steel packages, in coordination with the Commercial Manager and Procurement team.
• Prepare technical reports, design risk registers and progress updates for Design & Procurement leadership; ensure design safety and health and safety compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in structural steel design, gained within a structural design consultancy and / or a steel manufacturer (including fabrication and detailing design), with a proven record of leading steel design on large projects.
• Strong understanding of steel design codes and standards and of connection design, stability, fire and corrosion protection.
• Professional registration or chartership (e.g. Chartered / Professional Engineer, IStructE, ICE or equivalent) is preferred; knowledge of UAE and Dubai building regulations is an advantage.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software (e.g. ETABS, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, Tekla Structures, IDEA StatiCa), AutoCAD and Revit / BIM; strong English skills (written and spoken).