Principal Structural Engineer – Airports & Aviation Projects

WSP in the Middle East; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Principal Structural Engineer (Airports) to join our team in Saudi Arabia. You will lead the design, retrofit, and delivery of major airport infrastructure while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with international standards.

You will mentor engineers, oversee calculations and reports, and contribute to proposals and client discussions, delivering projects within complex operational aviation environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering is required.
• 15+ years of structural engineering experience in airport/aviation projects.
• Chartered engineer status or equivalent is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of major airport and aviation projects across all stages.
• Provide technical leadership for airport terminals, concourses, and landside/airside structures.
• Manage multidisciplinary design coordination with stakeholders.
• Oversee structural calculations, reports, specifications and design documentation.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards and quality procedures.
• Support planning, resources and programme delivery to meet objectives.
• Mentor junior and intermediate structural engineers.
• Participate in design reviews and value engineering sessions.
• Collaborate with project directors to ensure successful delivery.
• Support preparation of proposals and client presentations when required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Principal Structural Engineer (Airports) to join our team in Saudi Arabia. You will lead the design, retrofit, and delivery of major airport infrastructure while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with international standards.

You will mentor engineers, oversee calculations and reports, and contribute to proposals and client discussions, delivering projects within complex operational aviation environments.