Senior Structural Engineer - Bridges

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 312,480 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for Bridge projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role requires expertise in bridge construction supervision, with a focus on overseeing design and quality control for major infrastructure works.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, particularly in the Gulf region, and will play a key role in maintaining project specifications and safety standards.

This opportunity offers professional growth and the chance to contribute to vital infrastructure development in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in design review and construction supervision of structural infrastructure works.
• Strong experience with post-tension vehicular bridges and infrastructure projects in the Gulf region.
• Ability to review shop drawings, design proposals, method statements, and site instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in supervising construction activities for bridges and underpasses.
• Coordinate daily site activities with engineers, inspectors, and contractors.
• Review shop drawings, design proposals, and method statements.

Skills

Bridge construction supervision

Structural engineering

Design review

Quality control

Post-tension bridge structures

Large diameter piling

GCC infrastructure projects

Site supervision

Progress reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer - Bridges

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Civil & Structural Engineering

Experience: Minimum 15 years

Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Senior Structural Engineer - Bridges in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity focused on bridge construction supervision, underpass works, viaducts, post-tension structures, large diameter piling, design review, quality control, and site coordination. This role with Parsons Corporation is suited for a senior structural engineering professional with strong GCC experience, deep technical knowledge of bridge and underpass construction, and the ability to support the Resident Engineer in delivering complex infrastructure works safely, accurately, and in line with project specifications.

The position plays a key role in supervising structural works, reviewing shop drawings and method statements, coordinating with design engineers and contractors, monitoring inspectors and surveyors, maintaining project records, and supporting the handover of completed structural works to the relevant authorities.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates; City: Dubai

Salaries: 28000-45000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer).

Gender: Any; Candidate Nationality: Any

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in supervising construction activities for bridges, viaducts, underpasses, piling works, and associated structural elements.
• Coordinate daily site activities with engineers, inspectors, surveyors, contractors, and members of the construction supervision team.
• Review shop drawings, design proposals, method statements, technical submissions, and correspondence related to bridge and underpass works.
• Prepare technical responses and recommendations for the Resident Engineer's review.
• Coordinate with Parsons design engineers to resolve structural design issues, construction queries, and technical interface matters.
• Maintain daily diaries, review inspectors' daily reports, and ensure project records are accurate, complete, and properly filed.
• Coordinate with contractor engineers on construction sequencing, scheduling, manpower, materials, equipment, and resource planning.
• Direct, assist, and monitor the performance of inspectors and surveyors involved in structural works.
• Convene and chair coordination meetings with service authorities, contractors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders when required.
• Monitor site progress and compare completed structural works against approved project schedules and programmed activities.
• Check and measure completed works within the assigned structural scope and support progress verification.
• Review material submissions, laboratory reports, technical reports, acceptance sampling plans, testing records, and quality control measures.
• Ensure all bridge, underpass, piling, and structural works comply with project specifications, approved drawings, standards, and safety requirements.
• Support the preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports for structural works.
• Provide on-site technical direction and assist the Resident Engineer in issuing site instructions related to structural and associated works.
• Ensure safety goals are achieved and support proper implementation of site safety procedures.
• Participate actively in health and safety matters as required by the Resident Engineer and project safety representatives.
• Verify the correctness and completeness of as-built drawings and structural records.
• Support final clearance, handover documentation, and transfer of completed structural works to relevant service authorities.
• Perform other structural engineering and construction supervision duties related to the project as required.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in design review and construction supervision of structural infrastructure works.
• Strong experience with post-tension vehicular bridges, underpasses, viaducts, and large diameter piling works.
• GCC experience is required.
• Experience in major bridges and infrastructure projects in the Gulf region is preferred.
• Engineering consultancy experience in the UAE is an advantage.
• RTA approval will be an advantage.
• Ability to review and justify material submissions, laboratory reports, technical reports, testing records, and quality documents.
• Strong knowledge of acceptance sampling plans, construction testing, quality control procedures, and project specification compliance.
• Ability to review shop drawings, design proposals, method statements, construction schedules, and site instructions.
• Fully computer literate with the ability to access project data, maintain records, generate reports, and use construction-related software.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong technical writing ability for reports, correspondence, site records, and engineering responses.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with authorities, contractors, subcontractors, design teams, inspectors, surveyors, and project leadership.

Skills Set

• Bridge construction supervision
• Underpass construction
• Viaduct works
• Post-tension bridge structures
• Large diameter piling
• Structural engineering
• Design review
• Shop drawing review
• Method statement review
• Material submission review
• Laboratory report analysis
• Technical report review
• Acceptance sampling plans
• Quality control
• Construction testing
• Site supervision
• Structural inspections
• Survey coordination
• Progress reporting
• Daily diary review
• As-built drawing review
• Authority coordination
• Site safety coordination
• Contractor coordination
• RTA approval knowledge
• GCC infrastructure projects

Why Join Us

This opportunity allows a senior structural engineer to work with Parsons Corporation on major bridge, underpass, viaduct, and infrastructure projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role offers strong exposure to complex structural construction, technical design coordination, quality assurance, authority interface, and construction supervision within a professional international engineering environment. For experienced bridge and structural engineering professionals, this position provides senior-level responsibility, long-term career development, and the chance to contribute to critical infrastructure works that support transport connectivity and urban growth in Dubai.