Senior Structural Site Engineer – Global Projects

AESG

Dubai

On-site

AED 223,000 - 446,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AESG Dubai is seeking a Senior Site Engineer – Structures to lead structural supervision across the project lifecycle. You will act as the technical authority for structural works, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, codes, and industry best practices, while guiding site teams.

Reporting to the Resident Engineer, you will mentor junior engineers, monitor contractor performance, and drive quality, safety and programme objectives on complex data centre and vertical developments in the UAE.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
10 years of post-graduate experience in structural site supervision.
5 years UAE/GCC experience on major building construction projects.
Experience in data centre projects advantageous.
Experience in consultancy or multidisciplinary consultancy environment.
Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete, structural steel and temporary works.
Thorough understanding of UAE Building Codes, structural design standards and construction practices.
Experience on commercial, residential, hospitality, healthcare, mixed-use and high-rise developments.

Responsibilities

Independently conduct site inspections of structural works to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, contract requirements and applicable standards.
Review structural shop drawings, reinforcement detailing, temporary works designs, method statements and material submittals.
Supervise reinforced concrete works including foundations, pile caps, retaining walls, slabs, columns, beams, shear walls and suspended structures.
Monitor structural steel fabrication, erection, bolted and welded connections for compliance with approved designs.
Verify reinforcement installation, concrete placement, curing procedures and structural workmanship.
Witness concrete pours, reinforcement inspections and structural testing activities.
Review concrete mix designs, material testing reports and laboratory results.
Prepare Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Site Observation Reports (SORs), Requests for Information (RFIs) and snag lists where required.
Monitor contractor quality control procedures and ensure timely close-out of corrective actions.
Coordinate structural interfaces with architectural, MEP and specialist engineering disciplines.
Review contractor BIM coordination and identify structural clashes or constructability issues.
Attend technical coordination meetings and provide structural engineering guidance.
Monitor contractor progress and identify programme risks affecting structural activities.
Maintain detailed daily records of inspections, construction activities and engineering decisions.
Support the Resident Engineer in resolving complex structural issues and evaluating contractor proposals.
Mentor Site Inspectors and junior engineers in structural inspection techniques and engineering best practice.
Promote continuous improvement in quality, safety and project delivery.