Senior Structural Engineer

ucc holding; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Holding seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead structural and foundation design, perform technical analysis, and coordinate documentation with architectural and MEP works on hospitality projects.

The role involves overseeing project design, ensuring code compliance, guiding junior engineers, and collaborating with architects and contractors to integrate structures into overall plans. Strong communication and many years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in construction of high-end hospitality projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee structural engineering designs for projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Perform detailed structural analysis and calculations to determine load capacities, material specifications, and safety factors.
• Optimize structural designs to balance cost, safety, and performance, considering material efficiency and constructability.
• Prepare comprehensive design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and reports, for construction and permitting processes.
• Develop innovative structural solutions to complex engineering challenges, incorporating new technologies and materials.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to junior engineers and drafting teams, ensuring accuracy and quality of design outputs.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant building codes, standards, and regulations, conducting thorough reviews and audits as necessary.
• Conduct site inspections and assessments to verify the implementation of structural designs and resolve issues during construction.
• Work closely with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to integrate structural designs into project plans.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with structural projects, implementing best practices for safety and reliability.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with IMS policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

The Senior Structural Engineer provides structural and foundation design, technical analysis, and/or resolution of engineering problems, and also supervises the documentation of the structural drawings in coordination with the architectural and MEP works

• Develop and oversee structural engineering designs for various projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Perform detailed structural analysis and calculations to determine load capacities, material specifications, and safety factors
• Optimize structural designs to balance cost, safety, and performance, considering factors like material efficiency and constructability
• Prepare comprehensive design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and reports, for construction and permitting processes
• Develop innovative structural solutions to complex engineering challenges, incorporating new technologies and materials
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to junior engineers and drafting teams, ensuring the accuracy and quality of design outputs
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant building codes, standards, and regulations, conducting thorough reviews and audits as necessary
• Conduct site inspections and assessments to verify the implementation of structural designs and resolve any issues that arise during construction
• Work closely with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to integrate structural designs seamlessly into overall project plans
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with structural engineering projects, implementing best practices to enhance safety and reliability
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in construction of high‑end hospitality project.