STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Structural Engineer to lead the preparation of structural reinforcement drawings and ensure effective project coordination. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive GCC experience, particularly in high-rise building projects, to propose innovative technical solutions and manage on-site structural activities. Your expertise in structural analysis and design software will be crucial in aligning project specifications with design drawings. Join a dynamic team that values quality and efficiency, and contribute to the successful delivery of complex structural works in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of GCC experience in structural engineering roles.
• Strong contracting background with hands-on construction site exposure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural reinforcement shop drawings and monitor progress.
• Conduct detailed progress reviews and address technical issues.

Skills

Project Coordination

Technical Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Structural Analysis

Construction Methodologies

Education

Bachelors Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Postgraduate Qualifications

Tools

ETABS

SAFE

STAAD Pro

AutoCAD

Revit Structure

Job description

• Prepare structural reinforcement shop drawings, monitor progress, and coordinate with the site and approvals for any field changes.
• Ensuring effective project coordination among internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely reviews within contractual work schedules.
• Monitor the production of shop-drawings, ensuring alignment with design drawings, project specifications, and submission schedules.
• Support team activities, forecasting monthly drawings/rebar orders and providing weekly reports on REINFORCEMENT drawings' status to optimize quality and efficiency.
• Conduct detailed progress reviews, highlighting and addressing problem areas, technical issues, and corrective measures through regular project progress meetings.
• Prepare and control variations with subcontractors.
• Propose innovative technical solutions for structural challenges on site. Initiate proactive communication with subcontractor and client to fully comprehend their objectives and requirements for structural needs.
  
  

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from a recognized university; postgraduate qualifications are a plus.
• Minimum 8 years of GCC experience in a similar structural engineering role, specifically on major high-rise building projects.
• Proven experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors in the execution and delivery of complex structural works.
• Strong contracting background with hands-on exposure to construction site execution, coordination, and delivery.
• Solid knowledge of structural systems, concrete and steel works, and construction methodologies relevant to high-rise buildings.
• Excellent understanding of structural drawings, shop drawings, and as-built documentation.
• Strong familiarity with international and local codes and GCC construction standards.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software such as ETABS, SAFE, STAAD Pro, AutoCAD, and Revit Structure.
• Proven ability to manage on-site structural activities, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Effective communication and leadership skills with a strong delivery focus and attention to deadlines and quality.
• Experience in preparing technical reports, method statements, and supporting documents required for structural submissions and approvals.