Senior Resident Engineer - Structure

Swan Global; Doha; On-site; QAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Global seeks a Senior Resident Engineer – Structures to lead structural construction on a high-profile project in Doha. You will oversee site supervision, ensure works comply with drawings, specs, and safety standards, and coordinate with contractors and stakeholders.

The role demands extensive experience in reinforced concrete and structural steel, strong leadership, and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams to meet schedules and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering or related discipline required.
• 20+ years total professional experience.
• 10+ years of relevant/similar experience in structural engineering and construction supervision.
• Resident Engineer experience on major building/infrastructure projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the supervision of all structural construction activities on the project.
• Ensure structural works are executed per drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and standards.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to the supervision team.
• Review and approve drawings, shop drawings, method statements, material submissions, and documents as authorized.
• Supervise foundations, reinforced concrete, columns, beams, slabs, retaining structures, structural steel, and other elements.
• Monitor contractor performance, workmanship, quality, and progress.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Review inspection requests and ensure required inspections/tests are completed.
• Coordinate with contractor, consultants, client representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Identify technical issues and delays; provide recommendations.
• Monitor progress vs construction programme and report delays/risks.
• Participate in technical/progress meetings; maintain site records and documentation.
• Ensure all structural works meet quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Structural engineering

Site supervision

Leadership

Coordination with stakeholders

Construction oversight

Quality control

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Structural Engineering

BSc, BEng, BA, or equivalent qualification preferred

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Resident Engineer – Structures to lead and oversee structural construction activities for the Project. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership, managing site supervision activities, coordinating with contractors and stakeholders, and ensuring that all structural works are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and project schedules.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• BSc, BEng, BA, or equivalent qualification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 20 years of total professional experience.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant/similar experience in structural engineering and construction supervision.
• Proven experience in a Resident Engineer role on major building, infrastructure, or structural projects.
• Experience managing structural construction works for large-scale projects is preferred.
• Qatar/GCC project experience will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the supervision of all structural construction activities on the project.
• Ensure that structural works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable standards.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to the supervision team.
• Review and approve, where authorized, structural drawings, shop drawings, method statements, material submissions, and technical documents.
• Supervise structural works including foundations, reinforced concrete works, columns, beams, slabs, retaining structures, structural steel, and other structural elements.
• Monitor contractor performance, workmanship, quality, and progress.
• Ensure that construction activities comply with approved project specifications and quality requirements.
• Review inspection requests and ensure that required inspections and testing are completed before approval.
• Monitor reinforcement, formwork, concrete pouring, curing, structural steel erection, and other critical structural activities.
• Coordinate with the contractor, consultant teams, client representatives, and other project stakeholders.
• Coordinate structural works with architectural, civil, MEP, road, and other disciplines to resolve design and construction interfaces.
• Identify technical issues, construction discrepancies, and potential delays and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Monitor project progress against the approved construction programme and report any delays or risks.
• Participate in technical and progress meetings with the client, contractor, consultant, and project team.
• Ensure proper maintenance of site records, inspection reports, progress reports, technical correspondence, and project documentation.
• Ensure all structural works comply with applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Support the project team in resolving technical, contractual, and construction-related issues.
• Monitor completion, snagging, testing, commissioning interfaces, and handover of structural works.
• Provide regular updates to the Project Manager/Resident Engineer management team regarding progress, quality, technical matters, and risks.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of structural engineering, construction, and site supervision.
• Extensive experience in reinforced concrete and structural steel construction.
• Strong understanding of structural drawings, specifications, codes, and construction methodologies.
• Excellent contractor and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Good knowledge of construction quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary site supervision team and manage multiple construction activities.
• Ability to work effectively under demanding project schedules and deadlines.