Structural Engineer - Site

9E Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

9E Global is seeking a driven Structural Engineer - Site to join our multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Dubai. The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of experience in site supervision and civil/structural engineering, with strong reinforced concrete knowledge and proficiency in Etabs, Staad Pro, Safe, and Prokon.

The role involves independent and team-based supervision, review of drawings and calculations, site inspections, RFIs, and ensuring compliance with codes and project specs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years' experience in engineering consultancy firms with site supervision experience.
• A qualified graduate engineer in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Master's Degree/Chartered Engineering will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural construction.
• Proficient in design software such as Etabs, Staad Pro, Safe, Prokon.

Responsibilities

• Works independently and as part of a team to complete supervision activities.
• Review structural shop drawings, calculations, and method statements.
• Review comments by inspectors for reinforcement placement, formwork, concrete pouring, and steel works.
• Identify and resolve structural design issues and provide practical engineering solutions.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure construction complies with approved designs.
• Review RFIs and provide responses.
• Ensure compliance with international codes, Authority standards and project specifications.
• Monitor construction works to ensure design intent is achieved in the construction phase.

Skills

Site supervision

Structural analysis

Shop drawings review

Construction coordination

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's/Chartered status

Tools

Etabs

Staad Pro

Safe

Prokon

Job description

Job Description:

9E Global is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy guided by a vision for a more sustainable and inclusive world. The company delivers projects across diverse markets and regions. Its teams of experienced engineers focus on generating value, driving innovation, and maintaining high technical standards. Candidates joining 9E Global can expect to work in a collaborative, international environment where quality, integrity, and long-term impact are central to the firm’s culture. We are looking for a driven Structural Engineer - Site to join our team.

Qualifications

Minimum 10-15 years' experience in engineering consultancy firms with site supervision experience.

A qualified graduate engineer in Civil/Structural Engineering.

Master's Degree/Chartered Engineering will be an added advantage.

Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural construction.

Business Development

Starting to develop network of contacts.

Be an ambassador for the Company.

Project Role

• Works independently and as part of a team to complete specific supervision activities assigned.
• Review structural shop drawings, Calculations, and method statements.
• Review the comments provided by inspectors for inspections of reinforcement placement, formwork, concrete pouring, and structural steel works etc.
• Identify and resolve structural design issues and provide practical engineering solutions.
• Conduct site inspections when needed to ensure construction complies with approved designs.
• Review RFIs and provide responses.
• Ensure compliance with international codes , Authority standards and project specifications.
• Review of Authority inspections prior to calling Authority engineer for inspections
• Monitor construction works to ensure design intent is achieved in the construction phase to the minimum requirements required by approving authorities as the Local Consultant for the project.
• Ability to manage the design and construction stages of a project.
• Ability to supervise a small team of engineers and technicians.
• Role will normally be as Project Engineer on projects of various sizes. On major/more complex projects could take the role of a Design Engineer.
• Be responsible for delivering work to a fee agreed with a Project Manager.
• Prepare client/project proposals.
• Attend weekly site progress meeting
• Collaborates/communicates with other disciplines regarding coordination issues and day-to-day supervision activities.
• Supports inspection team to resolve any site activity issues.
• Adopts creative and innovative solutions to site problems/clashes and develops appropriate supportive technical documentation/research reports.
• Coordinates with AOR design team regarding specialist’s packages approvals by authorities.
• Informing and discussing design change decisions with colleagues to ensure project requirements are met.
• Reviews contractor variation orders in regarding structural/civil activities
• Achieve 95% chargeable time.
• Should have sound knowledge of design software such as Etabs, Staad pro, Safe. Prokon , etc.

Company Role

• Have an understanding of our Business plan, mission statement and key challenges.
• Contribute to the development of company procedures by taking an active role in task groups.
• Attend team meetings and play an active role in the development of procedures within your team.
• Review and comment on company procedures using the feedback system.
• Applying policies relating to health & safety, quality and training

Engineer Function

• Be aware of the design philosophy and engineering principals for the project. Receive a comprehensive briefing from the project engineer before starting on site.
• Have an understanding of the buildability aspects and construction techniques applicable for the project.
• Carry out a cross reference check of all documents including specifications and drawings and bar bending schedules (if applicable).
• Assist the design team with the coordination of the engineering particularly when it applies to site matters.

QHSE Responsibilities

• Understand, implement and follow 9E QHSE policies.
• Implement and coordinate QHSE procedures in your workplace.
• Comply with local regulatory authority guidelines and laws pertaining to QHSE.
• Report any QHSE incidents immediately to 9E QHSE Dept. and to legal authorities if required.
• Abide Client/Contractor QHSE requirements and acquire site induction before mobilizing at sites.