Principal Engineer - Bridges & Tunnels

Job Description

Principal Engineer – Bridges & Tunnels

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for the delivery of bridge and tunnel design projects across Abu Dhabi
• Lead the development of concept, preliminary, and detailed designs, ensuring compliance with Abu Dhabi and UAE standards
• Act as Engineer of Record or Design Lead on selected projects, accountable for technical quality and integrity
• Review and approve design calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications
• Interface directly with Abu Dhabi authorities and key clients, representing WSP at senior technical and commercial meetings
• Lead authority submissions, technical negotiations, and response to review comments
• Drive innovation, value engineering, and design optimisation while maintaining safety and constructability
• Mentor and develop senior, intermediate, and junior engineers within the bridges and structures team
• Support project managers with technical resourcing, programme planning, risk management, and delivery strategies
• Contribute to business development activities, including bids, proposals, and client engagement
• Support the growth of WSP’s bridges and tunnels capability and reputation in Abu Dhabi
• Ensure all work aligns with WSP’s quality management systems, health and safety standards, and sustainability objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
• 13+ years of relevant experience in bridges and tunnels design, preferably within a leading consultancy
• Significant experience delivering Abu Dhabi‑based bridge projects and working with local authorities
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO, Eurocodes, UK Standards, and applicable UAE / Abu Dhabi guidelines
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams on large and complex projects
• Experience acting as Design Manager, Design Lead, or Engineer of Record
• Proficiency with industry‑standard bridge analysis and design software (e.g. MIDAS, LUSAS, RM Bridge, CSI Bridge, or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer status (ICE, IStructE, or equivalent) is highly desirable or required
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client‑facing skills
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage
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