Senior Structural Steel Review Lead

SOCOTEC Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC Middle East is seeking a senior structural engineer to provide expert design reviews and verifications for high-rise, bridges, and major infrastructure projects in the UAE and beyond.

You will review calculations, FE models, connections, and shop drawings, ensuring compliance with AISC, ASCE, ACI, AASHTO, DBC, ADIBC, and RAK 2025. The role includes site visits, workshops, and coordination with clients, lead consultants, and authorities.

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 specialist contractor background.
• Registered Structural Engineer with local UAE authorities preferred.
• Advanced: STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, IDEA StatiCa, Hilti PROFIS Anchor, RAM Structural System, Limcon.
• Working Knowledge: Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis, MBS, Fischer PROFIS.
• Deep knowledge of AISC 360, AISC 341, ACI 318-19 (Chapter 17 anchorage), ASCE 7, AASHTO LRFD, DBC 2021, ADIBC 2013, RAK 2025.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality structural steel design review and technical outputs.
• Lead QA/QC by reviewing technical documents and submittals.
• Mentor junior structural staff and audit engineering submittals.
• Maintain professional engineering licensing and regional consultancy standards.
• Set professional example of integrity and technical excellence across the department.
• Attend site visits, design review workshops, and coordination meetings with stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and assist with technical scoping and proposals.
• Coordinate with Commercial, Technical Manager, and Accounting for reporting and invoicing.
• Ensure compliance with SOCOTEC policies and local regulations.
• Oversee temporary works and construction-stage analyses for safety.
• Support resource estimation and fee proposals for projects.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Quality assurance

Technical reporting

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

ETABS

IDEA StatiCa

Hilti PROFIS Anchor

RAM Structural System

Limcon

Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis

MBS

Fischer PROFIS

Job description

SOCOTEC Middle East is seeking a senior structural engineer to provide expert design reviews and verifications for high-rise, bridges, and major infrastructure projects in the UAE and beyond.

You will review calculations, FE models, connections, and shop drawings, ensuring compliance with AISC, ASCE, ACI, AASHTO, DBC, ADIBC, and RAK 2025. The role includes site visits, workshops, and coordination with clients, lead consultants, and authorities.