Principal Structural Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Structural Engineer to lead and inspire project teams in delivering high-quality building structures. This role encompasses a variety of responsibilities, from guiding design and ensuring compliance with local standards to providing technical mentorship to junior engineers. You will be at the forefront of innovative projects, working on high-rise towers and residential schemes, while fostering a collaborative environment that promotes excellence and adherence to budget and timelines. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will shape the future of structural engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering design for building structures with increasing complexity.
• Background in international design consultancy with a focus on GCC projects.

Responsibilities

• Guide design preparation and ensure compliance with Saudi Building Code.
• Lead project management and team leadership for structural projects.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Project Management

Technical Mentorship

Risk Assessment

Design Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering

Chartered Status (IStructE or similar)

Tools

Robot

Revit

Etabs

Staad

CSC

RAM

Tedds

Grasshopper

SAP2000

Job description

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of working with and guiding project team in building structures projects, possessing a sound technical background, and will be working on various building structures including high rise, mixed use towers, residential and villa schemes etc.

You will be expected to combine managerial competencies and technical responsibilities, promote a collaborative approach and inspire the team to deliver projects to quality, budget and timescales.

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

• Guide others to prepare designs, specifications, calculations, drawings and risk assessments for maintenance, refurbishment and new build schemes; obtain statutory approvals where needed if applicable.
• Lead and manage the review of structural drawings, calculations and specifications to ensure compliance to Saudi Building Code and other applicable Saudi standards.
• Be able to provide a subject matter expert and technical assurance service to a client.
• Provide project management and team leadership for the preparation of bids, fee letters, concept, scheme, and detailed design calculations and drawings for structural and multi-discipline projects.
• Maintain ownership of the structural engineering analysis and design
• Ability to inspect works carried out on site and monitor quality and compliance with design drawings.
• Be accountable for the timely production and delivery of reliable design solutions, reports, specifications and drawings
• Ensure all design work is carried out in accordance with Company s quality standard procedures
• Provide effective task and resource management and monitor against agreed scope, programme and budget
• Provide structural technical support and manage the technical accuracy of the project delivery
• Be able to present technical aspects of a project and structural design approach to technical and non-technical team members/stakeholders.
• Maintaining a comprehensive knowledge and appreciation of current technical engineering codes and practices and taking a role in technical matters both at project and divisional level
• Provide technical mentorship and be the go to person for graduate engineers.

Candidate Specifications but not limited:

• Bachelors Degree in Structural Engineering or a related degree; chartered status (IStructE or similar) will have an added advantage.
• Experience working in an international design consultancy.
• Prior experience in engineering design primarily in building structures and in roles of increasing responsibility and project complexity (preferably in the GCC).
• Demonstrable record of successfully designing and delivering building structures projects
• Experienced in using analytical/design software such as Robot, Revit, Etabs, Staad, CSC, RAM, Tedds, Grasshopper, SAP2000

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