Structural Engineer (Supervision Project)
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WSP seeks an experienced Structural Engineer for site supervision on a major buildings project in Dubai. The role involves overseeing structural construction, ensuring compliance with designs and quality standards, with a focus on post-tensioned structures.
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Job Description
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.
We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Site Supervision team on a major buildings project.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing structural construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.
A key requirement for this role is demonstrable experience in the design and supervision of post-tensioned (PT) structures.
The role reflects expertise commonly required for high-rise and complex building projects involving post-tensioned slabs, beams, and structural systems.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and supervise structural construction works on site to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and relevant codes.
- Review structural shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, and technical submissions. Witness inspections and testing activities in accordance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Coordinate with contractors, designers, architects, MEP teams, and other stakeholders to resolve technical and construction issues.
- Review and provide comments on structural calculations and design modifications.
- Supervise reinforced concrete, structural steel, and foundation works.
- Review and oversee post-tensioning installation activities, stressing operations, tendon layouts, anchorage systems, and related quality control procedures.
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with project quality, safety, and schedule requirements.
- Participate in technical meetings, progress reviews, and client presentations.
- Prepare inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), site observations, and progress documentation.
- Support the Resident Engineer in the management and delivery of structural packages.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
- Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering is advantageous.
- Minimum 8–12 years of professional experience in structural engineering.
- At least 5 years' experience in site supervision/consultancy roles on major building developments.
- Proven experience in high-rise, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, healthcare, or large-scale residential projects.
- Demonstrated experience in the design, review, and supervision of post-tensioned concrete structures, including flat slabs, beam-and-slab systems, transfer structures, and PT anchorage systems.
- Experience with post-tensioned building structures is an essential requirement.
- Experience reviewing contractor shop drawings and conducting structural inspections during construction.
- 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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