Structural Engineer

Creative Home; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Home Building Contracting LLC in Dubai seeks a hands-on Structural & Design Engineer with UAE villa project experience to lead end-to-end structural modeling, calculations, and drawing sets.

You will manage authority submissions to Dubai Municipality, DDA, Trakhees, and master developers, coordinate MEP drawings, and ensure compliance with UAE codes through site inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• G+1 license/registration minimum (Dubai Municipality / Society of Engineers registered).
• 3–7 years of structural design and site engineering experience in the UAE, focus on residential villas and extensions.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro.
• Thorough knowledge of Dubai Building Code (DBC), ACI 318, BS codes, and local authority guidelines.
• Hands-on ability to produce coordinated residential MEP submission drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design and calculations for reinforced concrete and foundations.
• Produce and coordinate detailed structural and MEP drawings using AutoCAD/Revit.
• Prepare submissions and calculations for DM, DDA, Trakhees, DEWA, Civil Defense, and master developers.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with designs and UAE codes.
• Provide RFIs and technical support for on-site queries.

Skills

Structural design

Site supervision

Coordination with MEP

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETABS

SAFE

SAP2000

STAAD.Pro

Job description

Job Description

Job Vacancy: Structural & Design Engineer (Residential & Villa Projects)

Company: Creative Home Building Contracting LLC

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full-time

About The Role

Creative Home is seeking a versatile, hands-on Structural & Design Engineer with proven UAE experience in high-end residential villa projects, including new builds, structural modifications, extensions, and rebuilds. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end structural modeling, engineering calculations, producing integrated structural and MEP drawing sets, and managing authority approval submissions (Dubai Municipality / DDA / Trakhees / Master Developers).

Key Responsibilities

• Structural Design & Calculations: Perform comprehensive structural analysis and design for reinforced concrete (substructure & superstructure), foundations, steel pergolas/structures, and load-bearing alterations using ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, or STAAD.Pro.
• Villa Renovations & Extensions: Conduct structural site assessments for existing villas, evaluate load-bearing walls, design structural steel/concrete interventions for layout openings, and engineer vertical/horizontal additions.
• MEP & Coordination Drawings: Produce and coordinate detailed MEP layout drawings (electrical, plumbing, drainage, HVAC coordination) alongside structural sets using AutoCAD/Revit to ensure buildability and compliance.
• Authority Approvals & Submissions: Prepare complete drawing packages, structural calculations, and NOC documentation for submission to Dubai Municipality (DM), Dubai Development Authority (DDA), Trakhees, DEWA, Civil Defense, and master developers (Emaar, Nakheel, Damac, etc.).
• Specialized Outdoor/Pool Engineering: Review and prepare structural and MEP engineering drawings for swimming pools, water features, pump rooms, boundary walls, and outdoor hardscape structures.
• Site Inspections & Quality Control: Conduct regular site visits to inspect steel reinforcement, shuttering, concrete pours, and structural alterations to ensure strict compliance with approved design drawings and UAE building codes.
• Technical Support & RFIs: Provide timely technical resolutions for on-site structural queries, shop drawing reviews, and contractor submittals.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Licensing / Registration: G+1 License / Registration minimum (Dubai Municipality / Society of Engineers registered engineer).
• Experience: Minimum 3-7 years of structural design and site engineering experience in the UAE, with a strong portfolio in residential villas, extensions, and custom structural modifications.
• Technical Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, ETABS, SAFE, and structural calculation tools.
• Codes & Standards: Thorough working knowledge of the Dubai Building Code (DBC), ACI 318, BS codes, and local authority guidelines.
• MEP Drafting: Hands-on ability to produce coordinated residential MEP submission drawings.

Preferred Advantages

• UAE Driving License with own vehicle (strong advantage for site visits).
• Proven design/drawing experience with swimming pools and outdoor landscape engineering.

Work Location: In person