Senior Structural Engineer - Site

About Egis

Position summary

Key responsibilities

• Review contractor shop drawings, submittals, method statements, RFIs, temporary works and engineering calculations.
• Check proposals, alternatives and calculations against project documents, codes and design intent; assess value engineering.
• Coordinate across design disciplines, resolve clashes and review interfaces with themed elements, show sets, rides and special equipment.
• Review themed support structures, mock-ups, prototypes and fabrication submissions with specialist contractors and vendors.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams and evaluate site issues, construction deviations and field changes.
• Review technical queries, variations and claims; participate in change management and design development.
• Ensure regulatory, code, authority and project quality compliance and coordinate structural approvals when required.

Experience and qualifications

• Requires at least 10 years of structural engineering experience and at least 5 years with construction supervision consultants in the UAE or GCC.
• Requires experience in reinforced concrete, structural steel, temporary works, construction engineering, theming and entertainment, and relevant building developments.
• Experience in theme parks, attractions, resorts, cultural projects or entertainment destinations is highly desirable; coordination with specialist theming, attraction and façade consultants is preferred.
• Requires knowledge of ACI, AISC, Eurocodes, British Standards, ASTM, UAE building codes and authority requirements.
• Requires structural steel and reinforced concrete expertise, and experience reviewing calculations, finite element analysis outputs and engineering reports.
• A bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required; a master's degree is preferred.
• The qualifications section lists a PE license or equivalent and relevant certifications such as Chartered Engineer.
• Requires proficiency in structural analysis and design software such as SAP2000, ETABS or STAAD.Pro, plus construction supervision and on-site problem-solving experience.
• Requires familiarity with local UAE regulations, construction methods, materials and geotechnical engineering principles.

Technical and professional skills

• Familiarity with BIM coordination and model reviews is listed.
• The role calls for technical analysis, multidisciplinary coordination, report writing, stakeholder management, problem-solving and clear communication.
• The role requires managing multiple submissions and fast-track requirements, maintaining quality and safety, and working across multiple projects.

Workplace

• The title identifies a site role; the qualifications specify on-site work and willingness to travel to construction sites as required.