Lead Structural Engineer (Airport Projects)

WSP; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East seeks a highly experienced Principal Structural Engineer (Airports) to join our team in Saudi Arabia, delivering major airport and aviation infrastructure projects across the Kingdom. The role requires deep knowledge of airport terminals, aviation facilities, and related structures with leadership across multidisciplinary design teams.

The successful candidate will have 15+ years of structural engineering experience, proven delivery of large-scale airport projects, and the

Qualifications

• 15+ years of structural engineering experience focused on airport/aviation projects.
• Proven leadership in multi-disciplinary design teams and large terminal projects.
• Experience delivering design and technical documentation across project stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and delivery for major airport and aviation projects across all stages.
• Provide technical leadership for airport terminals, concourses, and related facilities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee preparation and review of calculations, reports, specifications, and design docs.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and quality procedures.
• Support planning, resources, and programme delivery to meet objectives.
• Mentor junior engineers and review design work.
• Participate in design reviews, VE exercises, and workshops.
• Collaborate with project directors to ensure successful delivery.
• Assist in preparing technical proposals and client presentations.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Structural design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Principal Structural Engineer (Airports) to join our team in Saudi Arabia.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and delivery of major airport and aviation infrastructure projects across the Kingdom. We are looking for a structural engineering professional with 15+ years of experience and a proven track record in the design and delivery of large-scale airport terminals, aviation facilities, and associated infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and delivery of major airport and aviation infrastructure projects across all project stages.
• Provide technical leadership for the design of airport terminals, concourses, support facilities, landside and airside structures.
• Manage multidisciplinary design coordination and interface with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the preparation and review of structural calculations, reports, specifications, and design documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, relevant codes, international standards, and quality management procedures.
• Support project planning, resource allocation, and programme delivery to achieve project objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate structural engineers.
• Participate in design reviews, value engineering exercises, and technical workshops.
• Work closely with project directors and discipline leaders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support the preparation of technical proposals, bids, and client presentations where required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Master's degree preferred.
• 15+ years of structural engineering experience, with significant involvement in airport and aviation infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in the design and delivery of airport terminals, aviation facilities, and associated infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading structural engineering teams on large multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of international structural design codes and standards.
• Experience working within a leading engineering consultancy environment.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation would be advantageous.
• Middle East project experience would be beneficial.