Senior Structural Technical Office Engineer

Confidential Careers; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 223,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a Senior Structural Technical Office Engineer for a major hospital project in the UAE. You will review, coordinate, and prepare structural drawings, shop drawings, and technical submissions, ensuring alignment with contract documents and project requirements.

You will lead coordination with architectural, MEP, and other disciplines, identify design discrepancies, manage RFIs and variations, and oversee quantities and technical evaluations on an 8–12+ year career

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Structural Engineering.
• 8–12+ years of relevant experience in structural engineering and technical office roles.
• Experience on building construction projects; hospital/healthcare or large-scale projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel works.
• Experience with shop drawings, structural coordination, technical submittals, RFIs, quantities, and variations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit/BIM knowledge is an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and design documents.
• Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate structural drawings, specifications, BOQ, and contract documents.
• Prepare and review structural shop drawings, coordination drawings, and technical submissions.
• Coordinate structural works with architectural, MEP, and other disciplines.
• Review structural design drawings and identify discrepancies, clashes, and constructability issues.
• Prepare and review RFIs, technical queries, method statements, material submittals, and technical reports.
• Review consultant comments and ensure timely incorporation and closure.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, material calculations, and technical/engineering evaluations.
• Assist in the preparation and evaluation of variations, claims, and cost implications related to structural works.
• Coordinate with site teams to resolve technical and construction-related issues.
• Monitor structural works against approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Review subcontractor/supplier technical submissions and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Maintain proper documentation and technical records throughout the project.
• Participate in technical meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.

Skills

Structural reading

Coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Shop drawings

Technical submissions

Quantity take-offs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Senior Structural Technical Office Engineer - - Hospital Project

Project: Hospital / Healthcare Project

We are looking for an experienced Senior Structural Technical Office Engineer to join our team for a major hospital project in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate structural drawings, specifications, BOQ, and contract documents.
• Prepare and review structural shop drawings, coordination drawings, and technical submissions.
• Coordinate structural works with architectural, MEP, and other disciplines.
• Review structural design drawings and identify discrepancies, clashes, and constructability issues.
• Prepare and review RFIs, technical queries, method statements, material submittals, and technical reports.
• Review consultant comments and ensure timely incorporation and closure.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, material calculations, and technical/engineering evaluations.
• Assist in the preparation and evaluation of variations, claims, and cost implications related to structural works.
• Coordinate with site teams to resolve technical and construction-related issues.
• Monitor structural works against approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Review subcontractor/supplier technical submissions and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Maintain proper documentation and technical records throughout the project.
• Participate in technical meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering / Structural Engineering.
• 8-12+ years of relevant experience in structural engineering and technical office roles.
• Strong experience in building construction projects, preferably hospital, healthcare, high-rise, or large-scale commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel works.
• Experience with shop drawings, structural coordination, technical submittals, RFIs, quantity take-offs, and variations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; knowledge of Revit/BIM is an advantage.
• Strong ability to read and interpret structural drawings and design documents.
• Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.