Senior Structural Site Engineer

KEO International Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A top engineering consultancy in Dubai is looking for an experienced Structural Engineer. This role involves supervising structural works, ensuring compliance with designs and standards, and conducting site inspections. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, alongside proficiency in structural analysis software and design tools. Join a collaborative team that values diversity and safety.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Employee referral rewards

Study assistance sponsorship

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience in structural engineering.
• Proven experience on high-rise building projects (15+ floors).
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and steel structures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor structural works to ensure compliance.
• Review contractor’s method statements and shop drawings.
• Conduct daily site inspections and document findings.

Skills

Structural analysis software

Design software proficiency

Communication skills

Reporting skills

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD

ROBOT

ETABS

SAFE

REVIT

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end‑to‑end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company‑wide health and well‑being through on‑demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun‑runs, in‑house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Structural Engineer to join our team, based in Dubai, UAE. This role is responsible for ensuring the structural works are executed in accordance with approved designs, specifications, and international standards, while maintaining the highest levels of quality, safety, and coordination on site.

We envisage success in this role to include:

• Supervise and monitor all structural works on site to ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, and relevant codes.
• Review contractor’s method statements, shop drawings, and material submittals for structural components.
• Coordinate closely with the design team, MEP team, architectural team, and contractor to resolve structural‑related site issues.
• Conduct daily site inspections and issue NCRs, observations, and reports when necessary.
• Liaise with the Resident Engineer and Client Representatives on structural issues, progress updates, and technical clarifications.
• Monitor and report on the quality and progress of structural works, including concrete pouring, reinforcement installation, formwork, post‑tensioning (if applicable), etc.
• Attend and document site coordination and progress meetings.
• Ensure that Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies are adhered to on site.
• Assist in the review and approval of as‑built drawings and close‑out documentation related to structural works.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 12 years of relevant experience, partnered with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

• Ability to use structural analysis and design software, including at least one and preferably several of the following: STAAD, ROBOT, ETABS, SAFE, ADAPT, AutoCAD, REVIT.
• Proven experience on high‑rise building projects (minimum 15+ floors).
• Strong knowledge of structural systems, reinforced concrete, steel structures, and foundation works.
• In‑depth understanding of local & international codes and standards.
• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality and other local authority requirements.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and coordination skills.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are currently residing in UAE.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award‑winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.