Senior Structural Engineer - Large-Scale Building Projects (Jeddah)

WSP; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to join its Jeddah team on mixed-use developments. You will lead supervision of structural works, review drawings and calculations, and ensure compliance with designs, specs and codes.

The role requires a Civil/Structural Engineering degree and 12–15 years post-graduate experience, with at least 8 years on GCC building projects and strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 12–15 years of post-graduate experience.
• Minimum 8 years' experience on building construction supervision projects in the GCC.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel construction.
• Experience reviewing structural calculations and temporary works.
• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality, DDA, Trakhees, and other relevant authority requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Membership of a recognized professional engineering body is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supervision of structural works on large-scale building projects.
• Review and approve structural shop drawings, calculations, method statements, material submittals, and temporary works proposals.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and relevant codes.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to monitor quality and progress.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and client representatives.
• Review contractor requests for information (RFIs), inspections, and technical submissions.
• Identify non-conformances and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.
• Support the Resident Engineer in progress monitoring, reporting, and technical issue resolution.
• Witness testing and commissioning activities relating to structural systems.
• Mentor and guide site inspectors and junior engineers.

Skills

Structural engineering

Site supervision

Shop drawings review

Education

BSc Civil/Structural Eng

Job description

WSP in the Middle East seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to join its Jeddah team on mixed-use developments. You will lead supervision of structural works, review drawings and calculations, and ensure compliance with designs, specs and codes.

The role requires a Civil/Structural Engineering degree and 12–15 years post-graduate experience, with at least 8 years on GCC building projects and strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel.