Structural Lead

OCEAN TECH SOLUTIONS; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Structural Designer to manage a team of designers and detailers in the Marine and Oil & Gas sectors. This role requires a diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 10 to 15 years of experience, along with strong technical skills and leadership abilities. The ideal candidate will liaise with internal teams and clients, ensuring effective project delivery while meeting KPIs. Competency in AutoCAD and knowledge of EPC project processes is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 to 15 years’ experience in Marine and O&G sector.
• Minimum 8 to 12 years of experience in Structural discipline as Sr. Designer.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Structural Designers and Detailers efficiently.
• Liaise with Internal clients and Engineering Manager.
• Advise Structural Designers on technical matters.
• Improve service delivery performance and reduce costs.
• Ensure KPI’s are achieved.
• Conduct weekly team meetings.
• Handle HR processes related to manpower.

Skills

Structural connections understanding

Problem-solving skills

3D software knowledge

AutoCAD 2D/3D

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Experience in EPC projects

Leadership skills

Site visit experience

Quick decision making

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

DESIRED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in Mech engineering with 10 to 15 years’ experience in Marine and O&G sector.
• Minimum 8 to 12 years of experience Structural discipline as Sr. Designer managing Designers and Draftsmen in the engineering department.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• To efficiently manage and support a team of Structural Designers and Detailers on a day-to-day basis, ensuring consistent operational delivery through smart working and the efficient execution of their day-to-day tasks.
• To liaise with the Internal clients i.e.: HR, IT and furnish information for smooth function of team.
• To liaise with Engineering Manager on daily basis and update the overview, Project planning, Manpower forecast and software requirement etc.
• To advise and provide assistance to Structural Designers and Detailers on any technical matters to improve productivity and submissions.
• Keeping discipline and punctuality of team members.
• To improve service delivery performance and reduce costs where possible.
• To ensure KPI’s are achieved by both teams.
• Carry out Engineering Audit’s as per the plan.
• Working alongside the Team, assisting with resource requirement and technical issues or queries, attending by conducting a meeting at least once per week.
• Follow up HR process such as informal and, formal discussions on the manpower requirement.
• To support the Business Team in Structural 3D and 2D Detail engineering estimation and queries.
• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees and developing personal growth opportunities.
• To comply with all the QHSSE rules/regulations of OTS as well as Client.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Understanding of Structural connections, fabrication, welding, and offshore installation methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Shall have good knowledge in 3D software & AutoCAD 2D/3D.
• Should have experience in visit sites to gather information and details for Bids and Projects.
• Should have good confidence to lead a team.
• Should have quick discission making ability
• Good knowledge in MS Office.
• Good Communication Skills within the team and the clients. (Writing & Verbal)
• Experience working on EPC projects and liaising with clients and third-party verification bodies.
• If Candidate have qualified for ISO, HSE, OHSA, certification shall have an additional feather.