Structural Engineer - Roads Bridges

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 245,520 - 379,440; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer - Roads Bridges in Dubai. This role involves supervising construction activities on bridges and marine structures, ensuring compliance with specifications and international standards. Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience in construction supervision, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of marine environments.

The position offers significant exposure to major infrastructure projects, making it ideal for those looking to contribute to technically challenging works.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of construction supervision experience on bridges in marine environments.
• Strong inspection experience in marine structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising construction activities for bridges and marine structures.
• Coordinate with contractors and authorities to ensure compliance.
• Prepare technical comments for Resident Engineer review.

Skills

Structural engineering

Bridge construction supervision

Roads and bridges projects

Marine structures

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Tools

Construction software

Job description

Structural Engineer - Roads Bridges Job Snapshot Role: Structural Engineer - Roads Bridges Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Civil & Structural Engineering Experience: Minimum 15 years of construction supervision or operation and maintenance experience on bridges in marine environments Job Type: Full-time.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Civil & Structural Engineering Salary: 22000-34000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Structural Engineer - Roads Bridges will assist the Resident Engineer in reviewing design and construction activities related to structural works on roads, bridges, viaducts, and marine infrastructure. The role supports project quality, safety, progress monitoring, technical coordination, and handover readiness by supervising site activities, reviewing submissions, guiding inspectors and surveyors, coordinating with contractors and authorities, and ensuring structural works comply with approved specifications and international engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Resident Engineer and assist in supervising construction activities for bridges, viaducts, marine structures, and associated structural works.
• Coordinate daily activities with engineers, inspectors, surveyors, contractors, sub-consultants, and members of the construction supervision team.
• Review shop drawings, design proposals, method statements, technical submissions, correspondence, and bridge-related documentation.
• Prepare draft replies and technical comments for Resident Engineer review.
• Coordinate with project design engineers to resolve structural, construction, and technical issues.
• Maintain daily diaries, site records, inspection logs, and daily reports prepared by inspectors.
• Coordinate with contractor engineers on work schedules, resource planning, site sequencing, and construction progress.
• Attend project coordination meetings and liaise with clients, project teams, contractors, sub-consultants, regulatory bodies, and environmental approval agencies.
• Direct, assist, and monitor the work performance of inspectors and surveyors assigned to structural activities.
• Convene and chair special meetings with service authorities, contractors, subcontractors, and other parties related to structural works.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper control of construction records, inspection reports, and technical documentation.
• Monitor implementation of project safety procedures and support achievement of site health and safety goals.
• Prepare and assist in weekly and monthly progress reports covering structural work progress, issues, risks, and completed activities.
• Participate actively in health and safety matters at site under the direction of the Resident Engineer and project safety representatives.
• Provide site direction and assist the Resident Engineer in issuing site instructions related to structural and associated works.
• Check, measure, and record completed works, then support progress comparison against the approved programme.
• Verify the correctness and completeness of as-built drawings for structural works.
• Maintain handover records and support final clearance from relevant service authorities for completed structural works.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an accredited university is required.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in construction supervision or operation and maintenance of bridges in marine environments.
• Strong inspection experience in marine structures, steel sheet piles, steel casing, piles, piers, steel structures, timber piles, concrete pile structures, floating structures, and waterfront facilities.
• Experience reviewing and justifying material submissions, laboratory reports, technical reports, acceptance sampling, and testing results.
• Strong knowledge of project specifications, quality control processes, inspection procedures, and construction compliance requirements.
• Adequate knowledge of European Codes and American Codes.
• Fully computer literate with the ability to use technology for data access, record maintenance, reporting, and project documentation.
• Ability to use project-specific engineering and construction software effectively.
• Strong understanding of bridge construction, structural supervision, marine environment challenges, and infrastructure project delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Professional approach to contractor coordination, authority liaison, safety compliance, and site problem solving.

Skills Set

• Structural engineering
• Bridge construction supervision
• Roads and bridges projects
• Viaduct construction
• Marine structures
• Waterfront facilities
• Pile structures
• Steel sheet piles
• Steel casing
• Piers
• Concrete piles
• Timber piles
• Floating structures
• Shop drawing review
• Design proposal review
• Method statement review
• Material submission review
• Laboratory report analysis
• Technical report analysis
• Acceptance sampling
• Quality control
• Site supervision
• Construction inspection
• As-built drawings
• Progress reporting
• Daily site reports
• Contractor coordination
• Authority coordination
• Safety compliance
• European Codes
• American Codes
• Construction software
• Engineering documentation
• English communication

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers a senior structural engineering role within Dubai's Civil Engineering and infrastructure sector, with exposure to roads, bridges, viaducts, marine structures, and major construction supervision activities. The position is well suited for a structural engineer who wants to contribute to technically demanding infrastructure works, support safe and compliant site delivery, and work with experienced multidisciplinary project teams on high-value developments.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, and technology company delivering design, consulting, project management, and technical services across transportation, buildings, utilities, environmental, defense, and critical infrastructure sectors. In Dubai and across the Middle East, Parsons supports major public and private sector projects with innovative engineering solutions that improve mobility, safety, resilience, sustainability, and long-term infrastructure performance.