Structural Engineer

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 510,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to lead all structural activities across large-scale projects. The incumbent will manage the structural inspection team, ensure QA/QC, and coordinate with the Project Engineer to maintain schedule.

Responsibilities include reviewing contract documents, maintaining records, and issuing NCRs for non-conformities, while guiding the design and site teams toward compliant execution and timely handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in structural engineering or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in design and supervision of structural works for large-scale projects.
• Experience in Middle East/UAE consulting industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC inspection of structural scope per contract documents.
• Analyze codes/standards and project contracts; monitor construction for compliance.
• Interpret/clarify contract documents for Contractors.
• Maintain records: daily/weekly progress, material accounting, change orders, record drawings.
• Provide support to Project/Site Engineer and supervise inspection team.
• Lead weekly inspector meetings with Project Engineer.
• Ensure responses align with contract documents; resolve issues with Project Engineer.
• Audit inspections against contract documents and submitted plans.
• Assist Senior Discipline Engineer with technical issues to maintain schedule.
• Issue NCRs for violations; monitor snagging and project handover.
• Attend progress and coordination meetings to resolve site issues.

Skills

QA/QC inspection

Contract compliance

Site supervision

Structural drawings

HSE awareness

Team leadership

Interpret drawings

Education

Bachelor in structural engineering

Advanced/postgraduate degree

Professional membership

Job description

Job Summary

The structural engineer is responsible for all aspects of the project relating to structural works the duties must be performed professionally and expeditiously to support the ongoing progress of the project. The role includes management of the structural inspector.

Job Duties

• The incumbent performs a broad cross-section of complex technical and administrative activities requiring extensive experience and specialization in Contract Compliance Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) inspection of structural scope related to the project

• Analyses applicable codes standards and project contract documents and monitors construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents.

• Interprets or clarifies contract documents for Contractors.

• Maintains and prepares a variety of records including daily/weekly progress reports material accounting records change orders and record drawings.

• Provide assistance to the Project Engineer/Site Engineer.

• Responsible for supervising directing and coordinating the inspection team.

• Conduct weekly meetings with inspectors and Project Engineer.

• Ensuring that responses are complete and in compliance with the contract documents. Where problems are found work with Project Engineer to resolve.

• Audit inspections for conformity to contract documents and contractor submitted plans.

• Assist the Senior Discipline engineer to identify respond to or evaluate technical issues to maintain the schedule.

• Highlights any violations to construction/ engineering related issues on site through issuance of NCRs

• Attends progress review meetings and co-ordination meetings to assist the Project Lead/Senior Engineer in resolving any site issues such as discrepancies in projects drawings.

• Participates in the coordination and monitoring of snagging and project handover Provide support to Resident Engineer/Team lead to ensure projects run smoothly by providing expert knowledge and advice.

• Liaises with the Design Engineer on modifications if required.

• Gives daily site reports and highlights issues that arise on site to the Project Lead.

• Contributes in the preparation of all kinds of reports and as directed by the project lead.

• Monitor Health and Safety of the construction works and report on the same. If required stop the construction works if unsafe practices are being followed.

Qualification

Education Bachelor Degree in structural or equivalent Plus an advanced post Graduate Degree and membership of a recognized institution would be preferred or Masters Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Specific Skills Required

• Site experience in basic design requirements estimation installation and all site activities related to all Structural works for construction of large-scale building projects.

• Familiar with all the Structural Engineering methodologies as well as the corresponding equipment materials consumables tools and manpower allocations related to Structural works for building projects.

• Well versed in interpreting and executing Structural related drawings.

• Have the knowledge of the related authorities requirements

• High-Rise Residential and Commercial buildings experience required with strong background in start-up execution and handover of major projects.

Person Specification (Behavioural Attributes)

• Good team player with high energy levels. Able to supervise a team of inspectors efficiently and competently

Experience

Minimum 10 years demonstrable experience in the design and all aspects of supervision and project administration of the structural works related to large-scale projects within Middle East/ UAE in the consulting industry

Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work optionswell-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

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What makes AECOM a great place to work

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time