Senior Structural Engineer
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WSP in the Middle East seeks a highly experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join the Construction Supervision team in Dubai. The role involves leading structural supervision on major building projects, ensuring compliance with designs and standards.
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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life.
You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.
You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
WSP in the Middle East is seeking a highly experienced
Senior Structural Engineer
to join our Construction Supervision team in Dubai, providing technical leadership on major building developments.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring structural works are executed in accordance with approved designs, project specifications, international standards, and local authority requirements.
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.
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.
- Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
- Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.
- Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
- With us, you can.
- Apply today.
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