Senior Structural Steel Review & QA Lead – UAE

SOCOTEC Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC Group in the UAE seeks an experienced Structural Engineer (7–12 years) specialized in steel design reviews. You will validate calculations, conduct FEA checks, ensure compliance with AISC/ACI and UAE regs, and coordinate with clients and authorities across complex projects.

The role involves site visits, QA/QC leadership, and mentoring junior staff while contributing to business development and technical excellence within the UAE region.

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 (e.g., Dubai/Abu Dhabi/RAK).
• Expert knowledge of AISC 360, AISC 341, ACI 318-19 (Chapter 17 anchorage), ASCE 7, AASHTO LRFD, DBC 2021, ADIBC 2013, RAK 2025.
• Advanced proficiency in STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, ETABS; strong FEA and connection detail review skills.
• Proven ability to review complex design calculations and technical submittals and manage stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert structural engineering reviews for high-rise, bridges, warehouses, and canopies in the UAE and internationally.
• Review design calculations, FEA models, connection details, fabrication drawings, and material specs.
• Ensure compliance with international and UAE codes and regulations.
• Conduct structural behavior, serviceability checks and anchorage/interface reviews.
• Attend site visits and coordination meetings with clients and authorities.
• Lead QA/QC reviews, mentor junior staff, and support business development and scope shaping.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical report writing

Project leadership

Client coordination

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

ETABS

IDEA StatiCa

Hilti PROFIS Anchor

RAM Structural System

Limcon

Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis

Metal Building Software (MBS)

Fischer PROFIS

Job description

SOCOTEC Group in the UAE seeks an experienced Structural Engineer (7–12 years) specialized in steel design reviews. You will validate calculations, conduct FEA checks, ensure compliance with AISC/ACI and UAE regs, and coordinate with clients and authorities across complex projects.

The role involves site visits, QA/QC leadership, and mentoring junior staff while contributing to business development and technical excellence within the UAE region.