Senior Structural Steel Review Engineer Dubai

Socotec; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC UAE is seeking an experienced structural engineer to deliver expert reviews and technical verifications for high-profile building and infrastructure projects in the UAE and internationally.

You will assess calculations, FEA models, and connections, ensuring alignment with international codes (AISC 360, AISC 341, ASCE 7, ACI 318-19) and UAE regulations, while coordinating with clients and authorities to maintain safety and quality throughout all project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• 7–12 years of experience as a structural steel specialist, preferably with a steel contractor background.
• Registered Structural Engineer with local UAE authorities preferred.
• Expertise in design review per AISC, ACI 318-19, ASCE 7, AASHTO, and UAE/DBC 2021/ADIBC 2013/RAK 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert structural engineering services for design reviews and verifications on buildings and infrastructure.
• Review design calculations, FEA models, connections, and fabrication drawings for compliance with codes and standards.
• Attend coordination meetings with clients, lead consultants, contractors, and authorities to resolve queries.
• Verify temporary works and construction-stage analysis to ensure safety in all phases.

Skills

Structural design review

Technical report writing

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

ETABS

IDEA StatiCa

RAM Structural System

Job description

In UAE, SOCOTEC supports major infrastructure, construction, urban development, and heritage projects, delivering high-quality technical solutions that contribute to safety, compliance, quality, sustainability, and the preservation of valuable assets.

As part of our continued growth in the UAE, we are looking for experienced professionals who can contribute their technical expertise to complex and high-profile projects across UAE.

Job Description

Description of the Role

• Provide expert structural engineering services, specializing in third-party design reviews and technical verifications for building and infrastructure projects (high-rises, sky bridges, pedestrian bridges, warehouses, and canopies) in the UAE and internationally.
• Review design calculations, finite element analysis (FEA) models, connection details, fabrication/shop drawings, material specifications, and quality control plans.
• Ensure full alignment with international codes (AISC 360, AISC 341, ASCE 7, AASHTO, ACI 318) and local UAE regulations (DBC 2021, ADIBC 2013, RAK 2025).
• Perform structural behavior and serviceability checks, evaluating global framing stability, lateral drift, dynamic behavior, and floor vibration per AISC standards.
• Conduct detailed reviews of steel-to-concrete interfaces, shear keys, embedded plates, and anchorage connections.
• Attend site visits, design review workshops, and technical coordination meetings with clients, lead consultants, contractors, and municipal authorities to resolve design queries.
• Verify temporary works and construction-stage structural analysis, assessing structural stability, steel erection sequences, load transfer, temporary support systems, to ensure structural safety throughout all phases of construction.
• Identify business opportunities for SOCOTEC and work closely with the Commercial team to develop these into active accounts.
• Assist the Commercial team with technical scoping, resource estimation, and the preparation of fee proposals and quotations.
• Liaise with the Technical Manager and Accounting team for project reporting, invoicing, and project financial performance tracking.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver the highest quality of structural engineering review work to SOCOTEC clients within established project timeframes.
• Ensure all technical outputs strictly adhere to relevant internal instructions, standard operating procedures, and client specifications.
• Take an active leadership role in quality assurance (QA/QC) by reviewing technical documents, auditing engineering submittals, and mentoring junior structural staff.
• Consistently exceed client expectations through prompt communication, precise technical reporting, and proactive problem-solving.
• Comply with all SOCOTEC group policies, corporate governance guidelines, and administrative standards.
• Maintain professional engineering licensing and maintain the highest qualification levels required for consultancy disciplines in the region.
• Set an outstanding example of professionalism, integrity, and technical excellence across the department.
• Undertake additional technical and operational responsibilities as reasonably directed by departmental management.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Experience: 7–12 years of experience as a structural steel specialist, preferably with a steel specialist contractor background.
• Professional License: Registered Structural Engineer with local UAE authorities (e.g., Dubai Municipality, Abu Dhabi Municipality, or RAK Municipality) preferred.
• Software Proficiency:
  • Advanced: STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, IDEA StatiCa, Hilti PROFIS Anchor, RAM Structural System, Limcon.
  • Working Knowledge: Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis, Metal Building Software (MBS), Fischer PROFIS.
• Codes & Standards Expertise: Deep working knowledge of AISC 360, AISC 341, ACI 318-19 (Chapter 17 anchorage), ASCE 7, AASHTO LRFD, DBC 2021, ADIBC 2013, and RAK 2025.
• Experience & Soft Skills: Proven track record in structural steel design review, strong technical report writing capabilities, solid commercial awareness, and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Additional Information

Reports To: Operations Director

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