Lead Design Engineer - Structural

Role purpose

Team and stakeholder leadership

• Organize and supervise engineering team work and provide on-the-job training and constructive feedback.
• Monitor engineering financial performance against approved budgets and report variances.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to present designs, gather feedback, identify challenges, and provide design guidance.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to source sustainable materials and products.

Design development and review

• Direct detailed plan development and establish engineering standards for architectural designs.
• Coordinate procurement of architectural services and materials with procurement and contracting departments.
• Guide VDC and BIM use for accurate and innovative design proposals.
• Oversee schematic designs, drawings, design changes, quality assurance checks, and design deliverables.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, and other engineering disciplines.
• Participate in site inspections and meetings and oversee as-built drawings and models.

Compliance and improvement

• Ensure design practices comply with local and global engineering regulations and ISO-related requirements.
• Implement engineering policies, systems, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote QHSE, sustainability, productivity improvement, and cost reduction.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports for department and company requirements.

Essential qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• Six years of related experience, including two years with increasing supervisory accountability.
• English language capability.
• Knowledge of HSSE compliance, stakeholder engagement, project management, risk management, budgeting, cost control, and regulatory compliance.

Preferred qualifications

• AutoCAD Certified Professional, Certified Quality Engineer, or a similar certification.
• Experience in the EPC industry.
• Arabic language capability.