Structural Engineer (Supervision Project)

WSP in the Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Site Supervision team in Dubai. This role involves overseeing structural construction activities on a major buildings project, ensuring compliance with designs, specifications, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience supervising high-rise and complex projects, particularly with post-tensioned concrete structures. Relevant qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and eight to twelve years of professional experience.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of professional experience in structural engineering.
• 5 years’ experience in site supervision/consultancy roles on major building developments.
• Experience with post‑tensioned building structures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise structural construction works.
• Review structural shop drawings and method statements.
• Coordinate with contractors and resolve technical issues.
• Prepare inspection and non‑conformance reports.

Skills

Structural engineering experience

Site supervision

Post-tensioned concrete structures

Technical coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Site Supervision team on a major buildings project. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing structural construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, quality standards, and project requirements. A key requirement for this role is demonstrable experience in the design and supervision of post‑tensioned (PT) structures, typically required for high‑rise and complex building projects involving post‑tensioned slabs, beams, and structural systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise structural construction works on site to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and relevant codes.
• Review structural shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, and technical submissions. Witness inspections and testing activities in accordance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Coordinate with contractors, designers, architects, MEP teams, and other stakeholders to resolve technical and construction issues.
• Review and provide comments on structural calculations and design modifications.
• Supervise reinforced concrete, structural steel, and foundation works.
• Review and oversee post‑tensioning installation activities, stressing operations, tendon layouts, anchorage systems, and related quality control procedures.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with project quality, safety, and schedule requirements.
• Participate in technical meetings, progress reviews, and client presentations.
• Prepare inspection reports, non‑conformance reports (NCRs), site observations, and progress documentation.
• Support the Resident Engineer in the management and delivery of structural packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering is advantageous.
• Minimum 8–12 years of professional experience in structural engineering.
• At least 5 years’ experience in site supervision/consultancy roles on major building developments.
• Proven experience in high‑rise, commercial, mixed‑use, hospitality, healthcare, or large‑scale residential projects.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, review, and supervision of post‑tensioned concrete structures, including flat slabs, beam‑and‑slab systems, transfer structures, and PT anchorage systems.
• Experience with post‑tensioned building structures is an essential requirement.
• Experience reviewing contractor shop drawings and conducting structural inspections during construction.