Senior Structural Engineer

Role overview

Structural design and coordination

• Lead consultant drawing reviews and validate structural designs before issuing for construction.
• Perform analysis and calculations for reinforced concrete, post-tensioned, structural steel, and foundation elements.
• Coordinate structural design with architecture, MEP, consultants, contractors, and site teams.
• Calculate dead, live, wind, seismic, and dynamic loads and confirm load paths and stability.
• Prepare value-engineering proposals without compromising safety, performance, or aesthetics.

Construction delivery and oversight

• Review method statements, shop drawings, material submittals, and temporary works designs.
• Mentor junior structural engineers and check calculations and design packages.
• Inspect structural works, troubleshoot site issues, and recommend strengthening, rectification, or design changes.
• Review material tests and concrete mix designs, monitor construction sequencing, and verify stability during temporary stages.
• Maintain structural risk registers, assess contractor claims, and support coordination meetings and project handover.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Active, valid Abu Dhabi DMT Engineer Licence with Structural Engineering specialty and required activity eligibility.
• MOE Degree Equivalency Certificate is mandatory.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant building construction experience with main contractors.
• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete, foundations, core walls, post-tensioned slabs, and temporary works.
• Experience with Abu Dhabi Municipality/DMT submissions, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
• Professional Engineer grade or higher is preferred, subject to applicable DMT classification requirements.
• Available to work in Abu Dhabi and support immediate project mobilisation.

Work location

• Work location is in person.