Senior Structural Engineer - Lead Building Projects

WSP in the Middle East; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our Construction Supervision team in Jeddah, providing technical leadership on major building developments. The successful candidate will ensure structural works are executed in accordance with approved designs, project specifications, international standards, and local authority requirements.

You will lead on-site supervision, review calculations, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with architects,

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 RFIs, inspections, and technical submissions.
• Identify non-conformances and ensure timely corrective actions.
• 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

Construction Supervision

Shop Drawings Review

RFI Review

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our Construction Supervision team in Jeddah, providing technical leadership on major building developments. The successful candidate will ensure structural works are executed in accordance with approved designs, project specifications, international standards, and local authority requirements.

You will lead on-site supervision, review calculations, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with architects,