Senior Structural Engineer – On‑Site Leader (Abu Dhabi)

U+A; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer - Site for Abu Dhabi, UAE. Lead on-site structural engineering, oversee inspections, testing, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, quality and design integrity throughout construction.

The role emphasizes mentorship of junior engineers, BIM-enabled documentation, and adherence to project schedules and budgets on complex building projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in civil/structural engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior site supervision role on large-scale projects.
• Experience in structural design review, analysis, and site execution, with hands-on involvement during construction.
• Knowledge of international codes (ACI, BS, Eurocodes) and UAE regulations and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all structural and civil engineering activities on-site, ensuring compliance with designs, specs and standards.
• Conduct detailed structural inspections, quality audits, and testing to verify workmanship and material compliance.
• Identify and analyze structural issues, implementing corrective measures to maintain quality and schedule.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and daily site records related to progress and findings.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, consultants, and clients to resolve design queries and site challenges.
• Review and approve structural drawings, shop drawings, and construction methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

STAAD Pro

SAP2000

AutoCAD

Revit/Navisworks

Job description

Egis is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer - Site for Abu Dhabi, UAE. Lead on-site structural engineering, oversee inspections, testing, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, quality and design integrity throughout construction.

The role emphasizes mentorship of junior engineers, BIM-enabled documentation, and adherence to project schedules and budgets on complex building projects.