Senior Structural Engineer - Roads and Bridges

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for roads and bridges in Dubai, UAE. The role focuses on senior technical leadership and construction supervision across bridge, viaduct, and related infrastructure works, coordinating with Resident Engineers and site teams to ensure quality, safety, and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil/Structural Engineering degree with 15+ years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of construction methods, and proficient English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience supervising bridges, roads, and major infrastructure.
• Strong English written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise bridge, viaduct, road construction and related works.
• Review shop drawings, method statements and submissions.
• Coordinate daily activities with engineers, inspectors and surveyors.
• Prepare and issue technical comments for approval.
• Maintain accurate daily diaries and inspection reports.
• Coordinate with design engineers to resolve issues.
• Monitor safety and quality on site.
• Support reporting and handover documentation.

Skills

Civil & Structural Eng

Structural engineering

Bridge construction

Road infrastructure

Construction supervision

Shop drawing review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer - Roads and Bridges Job Snapshot Role: Senior Structural Engineer - Roads and Bridges Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Civil & Structural Engineering Experience: Minimum 15 years of structural and infrastructure construction supervision experience Job Type: Full-time

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Civil & Structural Engineering Salary: 25000-38000 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 senior technical and construction supervision support across bridge, viaduct, and related infrastructure works in Dubai. Working directly with the Resident Engineer, the role will help coordinate multidisciplinary construction activities, resolve technical issues, and maintain control over quality, safety, records, progress, and handover requirements. The position requires strong structural engineering judgment together with practical site supervision experience. Accurate review of shop drawings, method statements, materials, testing results, and as-built information will help reduce construction risk and support reliable project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in supervising bridge, viaduct, road, and associated structural construction works.
• Coordinate daily activities with engineers, inspectors, surveyors, and other members of the construction supervision team.
• Review shop drawings, design proposals, method statements, and technical submissions related to structural works.
• Prepare technical comments and responses for review and approval by the Resident Engineer.
• Coordinate with Parsons design engineers to resolve structural design and construction issues.
• Maintain accurate daily diaries and review inspection reports prepared by site teams.
• Coordinate with contractor engineers regarding construction schedules, sequencing, and resource deployment.
• Direct and monitor inspectors and surveyors assigned to structural work packages.
• Chair coordination meetings with service authorities, contractors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders when required.
• Ensure project records remain accurate, complete, and traceable.
• Monitor implementation of project safety procedures and support achievement of health and safety objectives.
• Participate actively in site safety coordination with the Resident Engineer and safety representatives.
• Prepare and contribute to weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Provide technical direction on site and assist with preparation of formal site instructions.
• Check and measure completed work and support comparison of actual progress against programmed activities.
• Review material submissions and confirm their suitability against project requirements.
• Analyze laboratory reports, technical test results, and quality documentation.
• Support acceptance sampling plans and verify that required testing has been completed.
• Ensure structural works comply with approved specifications, drawings, codes, and quality standards.
• Review as-built drawings for correctness and completeness.
• Maintain supporting as-built records throughout project execution.
• Coordinate handover of structural works to relevant service authorities.
• Assist contractors with obtaining required final approvals and clearances.
• Identify construction risks or technical conflicts and coordinate timely solutions with the wider project team.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an accredited university. A minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience is required, with strong construction supervision exposure involving bridges, viaducts, roads, and major infrastructure projects. Candidates should be capable of reviewing and justifying material submissions, interpreting laboratory and technical reports, evaluating acceptance sampling plans, and confirming that testing and quality measures comply with project specifications. Strong knowledge of bridge and structural construction methods, engineering standards, technical documentation, and site supervision procedures is essential. The successful candidate should be fully computer literate and comfortable using project-specific engineering and construction software to access information, maintain records, and produce reports. Excellent written and spoken English communication skills are required, together with strong technical writing capability. RTA approval is an advantage. Experience supervising major bridge and infrastructure projects within the Gulf region is preferred, while engineering consultancy experience in the UAE or GCC will be particularly valuable.

Skills Set

• Civil & Structural Engineering
• Structural engineering
• Bridge construction
• Viaduct construction
• Road infrastructure
• Construction supervision
• Shop drawing review
• Method statement review
• Design review
• Material submissions
• Laboratory report analysis
• Technical report review
• Acceptance sampling
• Quality control QA-QC
• Construction testing
• Site supervision
• Inspector management
• Surveyor coordination
• Contractor coordination
• Subcontractor coordination
• Project scheduling
• Progress measurement
• Weekly reporting
• Monthly reporting
• Site instructions
• As-built drawings
• Handover coordination
• Authority coordination
• RTA approval
• Safety management
• Construction records
• Structural quality
• Technical documentation
• Infrastructure construction
• GCC infrastructure
• UAE engineering consultancy

Why Join Us

Dubai continues to invest in major roads, bridges, viaducts, and transport infrastructure, creating sustained demand for highly experienced Civil Engineering professionals with strong structural construction supervision backgrounds. This role offers direct involvement in complex infrastructure delivery while providing exposure to technical review, contractor management, quality control, project reporting, authority coordination, and handover activities. The experience can support further progression into Resident Engineer, Lead Structural Engineer, Construction Manager, or senior infrastructure management positions.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, infrastructure, technology, construction supervision, and program management services for complex projects worldwide. Its Middle East teams support major transportation, bridge, roadway, utility, and urban infrastructure programs through multidisciplinary engineering expertise, technical oversight, and structured project delivery.