Senior Structural Engineer - High-Rise & Complex Projects

Zutari; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Zutari, a leading engineering firm in the Middle East, seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to supervise complex building structures in the UAE. The candidate will lead on-site supervision of RC, steel, and mixed-use developments while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery.

We expect a minimum of 15 years of experience and UAE site exposure, with strong knowledge of design codes and a track record of resolving on-site challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering; master's preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of UAE/Dubai site supervision experience on complex building projects.
• Strong knowledge of ACI, BS, Eurocodes, and local UAE regulations.
• Ability to review shop drawings and construction methodologies.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; on-site issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Site supervision of reinforced concrete, post-tensioned slabs, structural steel, and composite structures.
• Oversight of deep foundations, transfer girders, cantilevered elements, and complex load-transfer systems
• Review and approval of shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals
• Monitoring and inspection of specialized structural works (mega columns, outrigger systems, large-span trusses)
• Coordination with design teams to resolve design-build challenges and value-engineering solutions
• Compliance with local codes and regional regulations
• Structural integrity verification, site issue troubleshooting, and NCR/SOR reporting
• Close collaboration with contractors to maintain safety, cost control, and schedule adherence

Skills

Site supervision

Structural design review

On-site problem solving

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Zutari, a leading engineering firm in the Middle East, seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to supervise complex building structures in the UAE. The candidate will lead on-site supervision of RC, steel, and mixed-use developments while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery.

We expect a minimum of 15 years of experience and UAE site exposure, with strong knowledge of design codes and a track record of resolving on-site challenges.