Senior Structural Engineer - Site Supervision

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 290,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer - Site Supervision to lead on-site structural activities for complex building projects. The role emphasizes technical leadership, quality control, shop drawing review, material verification, and safety oversight to ensure conformance with designs and codes.

You will coordinate with architects, contractors, and MEP teams, supervise engineers, and ensure program milestones are met while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• 15+ years of professional experience in structural engineering and construction site supervision.
• Experience on large-scale structural construction projects in the Middle East or UAE is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise structural construction activities across active building project areas.
• Verify site works comply with approved drawings, specifications, and engineering requirements.
• Conduct regular structural inspections for workmanship, dimensions, and quality.
• Review structural drawings and documentation before site implementation.
• Coordinate with architects and contractors to resolve interface issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead site supervision personnel.

Skills

Structural eng

Site supervision

Construction mgmt

Quality control

Project coord.

Reading drawings

MEP coordination

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer - Site Supervision Job Snapshot Role: Senior Structural Engineer - Site Supervision Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Industry: Construction Function: Structural Experience: Minimum 15 years Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview Senior Structural Engineer - Site Supervision in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Construction opportunity with AECOM for an experienced engineering professional responsible for overseeing structural works on complex building projects. The role combines technical leadership, site supervision, quality control, structural inspections, drawing reviews, material verification, safety oversight, and multidisciplinary coordination to ensure construction activities comply with approved designs, engineering specifications, building codes, and project requirements.

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Emirate Industry: Construction Function: Structural Salary: 26000-36000 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 oversight for structural construction activities and help ensure that approved engineering designs are translated accurately into completed building works. The position requires close attention to structural integrity, construction sequencing, material performance, workmanship, and safe execution throughout the project lifecycle. As a technical authority on site, the engineer will also guide other supervision personnel, resolve structural challenges, and coordinate with architects, contractors, consultants, and project leadership. Timely technical decisions in this role can directly reduce rework, prevent delays, and protect the quality and long‑term performance of the completed structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise structural construction activities across active building project areas.
• Verify that site works comply with approved structural drawings, specifications, and engineering requirements.
• Conduct regular structural inspections to assess workmanship, dimensions, installation quality, and construction progress.
• Review structural elements at critical stages before subsequent works proceed.
• Evaluate construction activities for compliance with applicable building codes and safety standards.
• Analyze structural issues identified during construction and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Provide technical direction when unforeseen site conditions affect approved structural requirements.
• Review structural drawings and associated technical documentation before site implementation.
• Examine shop drawings for consistency with approved design requirements and construction intent.
• Review proposed construction sequences where they may affect structural stability, access, quality, or programme performance.
• Coordinate with architects to resolve structural and architectural interface issues.
• Work with contractors and other engineering disciplines to address construction conflicts efficiently.
• Support multidisciplinary coordination where structural works interact with MEP installations or architectural components.
• Monitor structural material quality and verify compliance with specified technical standards.
• Review relevant material test results and inspection records.
• Observe testing procedures and ensure structural components meet required acceptance criteria.
• Identify non-conforming structural work and establish appropriate corrective actions.
• Monitor remedial works until technical requirements have been satisfactorily achieved.
• Conduct follow‑up inspections to verify completion of agreed corrective measures.
• Perform quality control checks across structural construction activities.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, technical reports, photographs, and progress documentation.
• Prepare clear written assessments of significant structural observations and unresolved issues.
• Communicate technical risks, project status, and recommendations to project leadership.
• Escalate critical structural concerns where they could affect safety, quality, cost, or programme.
• Conduct or support safety audits relevant to structural construction activities.
• Identify unsafe practices or conditions during site supervision and initiate appropriate corrective measures.
• Reinforce compliance with established site safety requirements.
• Lead structural site engineering personnel and provide technical guidance on construction methods.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers through practical site‑based instruction.
• Set clear priorities for inspection, technical review, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate multiple structural work fronts while maintaining consistent supervision standards.
• Support construction planning through technical input on sequencing and site constraints.
• Maintain organized project records for structural approvals, inspections, changes, and technical decisions.
• Assist project teams in maintaining efficient progress without compromising engineering or quality requirements.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a directly related discipline and have at least 15 years of professional experience in structural engineering and construction site supervision. A strong track record on large‑scale structural construction projects is essential, including experience following projects through major phases of execution. Candidates should understand how structural design, materials, construction methodologies, sequencing, testing, and quality control interact on complex building developments. Advanced ability to read and interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, engineering specifications, and technical documentation is required. Applicants should also be capable of evaluating site conditions and reaching technically defensible decisions when construction challenges arise. Leadership experience is important because the position involves supervising engineers, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and providing clear technical direction to site personnel. Previous Middle East or UAE construction experience is preferred. Familiarity with regional construction practices, building standards, contractor coordination, and project delivery environments will provide a strong advantage.

Skills Set

• Structural engineering
• Structural site supervision
• Building construction
• Structural construction
• Structural inspections
• Structural integrity assessment
• Structural drawings
• Shop drawing review
• Engineering specifications
• Construction sequencing
• Construction methodologies
• Site engineering
• Quality control
• Quality assurance
• Material quality verification
• Structural material testing
• Inspection reporting
• Technical documentation
• Corrective action management
• Construction issue resolution
• Building code compliance
• Construction safety
• Safety audits
• Contractor coordination
• Architect coordination
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• MEP interface coordination
• Progress monitoring
• Technical risk assessment
• Site team leadership
• Engineering team mentoring
• Large-scale building projects
• UAE construction practices
• Middle East construction projects

Why Join Us

Structural site supervision offers the opportunity to influence the most technically critical parts of a building project while construction is actively progressing. Experienced structural engineers in Abu Dhabi remain important to major developments where design accuracy, construction quality, safety, and effective field decision-making must remain closely aligned. AECOM provides an environment where senior structural professionals can work alongside architecture, engineering, construction management, and project delivery teams. The role supports further growth in technical leadership, multidisciplinary coordination, quality assurance, and complex construction supervision across significant building projects.

About the Company

AECOM provides multidisciplinary infrastructure and professional services covering architecture, engineering, planning, environmental consulting, program management, and construction management. Its Buildings and Places teams support major developments by combining technical design capability with construction supervision, project coordination, quality management, and integrated delivery expertise.