Senior Structural Engineer - Bridge Delivery

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Dubai seeks a Senior Structural Engineer - Bridge Delivery to lead on-site supervision of bridge and viaduct works, coordinate design teams, review contractor submissions, and ensure compliance with safety and project specs. The role emphasizes hands-on technical leadership and daily problem solving on major road projects.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 15 years in structural engineering with extensive bridge experience in GCC or Gulf-region projects, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience.
• Significant construction supervision experience involving bridges and viaducts.
• Strong understanding of major road and infrastructure construction.
• Experience reviewing structural shop drawings and technical submissions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Resident Engineer in supervising bridge, viaduct, and related structural construction.
• Coordinate structural activities with engineers across the wider construction supervision team.
• Review contractor shop drawings for technical compliance and constructability.
• Evaluate structural design proposals and recommend appropriate technical responses.
• Assess method statements before implementation of critical construction activities.
• Review correspondence associated with bridge works and prepare technical recommendations for the Resident Engineer.
• Liaise with Parsons design engineers to resolve design queries and construction-related technical issues.

Skills

Bridge construction supervision

Viaduct construction

Structural engineering

Roads and bridges infrastructure

Shop drawing review

Method statement review

Design proposal assessment

Material submittal evaluation

Laboratory report review

Acceptance sampling

Construction QA-QC

Contractor coordination

Technical reporting

RTA requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Senior Structural Engineer - Bridge Delivery
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Structural
• Experience: Minimum 15 years
• Job Type: Full-time

Senior Structural Engineer - Bridge Delivery in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity focused on senior-level construction supervision, structural quality control, technical review, progress management, and handover of bridges, viaducts, and associated road infrastructure. Parsons Corporation is hiring an accomplished structural engineer to support the Resident Engineer, coordinate contractors and design teams, evaluate technical submissions, oversee inspection resources, and maintain compliance with project specifications and safety requirements.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Structural
• Salary: 25000-35000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Senior Structural Engineer will provide experienced technical and site leadership for major bridge and viaduct construction activities. Working alongside the Resident Engineer, the position will coordinate field supervision, technical reviews, material compliance, contractor performance, progress measurement, and final structural handover. Strong engineering judgment will be essential for resolving construction issues while protecting structural integrity, schedule performance, documentation quality, and project safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Resident Engineer in supervising bridge, viaduct, and related structural construction.
• Coordinate structural activities with engineers across the wider construction supervision team.
• Review contractor shop drawings for technical compliance and constructability.
• Evaluate structural design proposals and recommend appropriate technical responses.
• Assess method statements before implementation of critical construction activities.
• Review correspondence associated with bridge works and prepare technical recommendations for the Resident Engineer.
• Liaise with Parsons design engineers to resolve design queries and construction-related technical issues.
• Maintain reliable records of structural works and significant daily site developments.
• Review inspector reports and confirm that field observations are properly documented.
• Coordinate construction sequencing and resource deployment with contractor engineering teams.
• Guide and monitor inspectors and surveyors assigned to bridge and structural activities.
• Arrange and chair technical meetings with contractors, subcontractors, authorities, and relevant project parties when required.
• Ensure project records remain complete, accurate, and traceable.
• Monitor structural construction against approved programs and identify delays or emerging constraints.
• Assist with preparation of weekly and monthly progress reporting.
• Check completed quantities and measurements within the structural scope.
• Compare actual progress with programmed activities and provide supporting data to the Resident Engineer.
• Provide technical direction at site and support preparation of formal site instructions.
• Review material submissions and verify suitability for intended structural applications.
• Analyze laboratory test results and supporting technical reports.
• Review acceptance sampling plans and required quality testing.
• Confirm that structural materials and workmanship comply with project specifications.
• Follow up on quality deficiencies and coordinate necessary corrective measures.
• Promote compliance with project health and safety requirements throughout construction.
• Participate actively in site safety discussions, inspections, and corrective action processes.
• Verify that as-built drawings correctly represent the completed structural works.
• Maintain documentation required for final inspection and asset handover.
• Lead coordination for transfer of completed structural works to relevant service authorities.
• Assist contractors in obtaining required final clearances and closeout approvals.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience.
• Significant construction supervision experience involving bridges and viaducts.
• Strong understanding of major road and infrastructure construction.
• Experience reviewing structural shop drawings and technical submissions.
• Ability to assess contractor design proposals and method statements.
• Strong knowledge of structural material approval and testing requirements.
• Ability to interpret laboratory and technical reports.
• Experience with acceptance sampling plans and construction quality controls.
• Proven capability coordinating inspectors, surveyors, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineers.
• Knowledge of construction progress monitoring and quantity measurement.
• Experience with as-built records, closeout documentation, and authority handover.
• Previous Gulf-region bridge and infrastructure experience is preferred.
• Engineering consultancy experience within the UAE or GCC is advantageous.
• RTA approval is an advantage.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with engineering and construction software.
• Ability to maintain accurate technical records and produce detailed reports.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong technical communication and report-writing capability.

Skills Set

• Bridge construction supervision
• Viaduct construction
• Structural engineering
• Roads and bridges infrastructure
• Shop drawing review
• Method statement review
• Design proposal assessment
• Material submittal evaluation
• Laboratory report review
• Acceptance sampling
• Structural material testing
• Construction QA-QC
• Contractor coordination
• Design coordination
• Inspector supervision
• Surveyor coordination
• Progress monitoring
• Construction scheduling
• Quantity measurement
• Technical correspondence
• Site instruction support
• Safety supervision
• As-built verification
• Structural handover
• Authority coordination
• Final clearance management
• Technical reporting
• RTA requirements

Why Join Us

Senior bridge construction roles offer the opportunity to influence some of the most technically demanding elements of transportation infrastructure, where structural performance, construction sequencing, material quality, and safety must remain closely controlled. This position provides substantial responsibility across technical review, site leadership, quality assurance, stakeholder coordination, and final handover, strengthening long-term expertise in large-scale bridge and road infrastructure delivery in Dubai.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, infrastructure, construction supervision, and program management services across major transportation developments. Its UAE teams support complex road, bridge, viaduct, tunnel, and utility projects through structural engineering, field supervision, technical coordination, quality management, and project delivery expertise.