My client a well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy in Dubai is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join its growing engineering team. The role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and infrastructure developments, supporting design excellence and technical delivery from concept through construction.
The Senior Structural Engineer will be responsible for the structural design, analysis, and coordination of complex projects, ensuring compliance with local authority requirements, international design standards, and project delivery objectives. The role involves close collaboration with internal disciplines, clients, and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver structural design and analysis for reinforced concrete and steel structures across multiple project types
Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings, and technical reports in line with international codes and local authority requirements
Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, and other disciplines to ensure integrated and efficient design solutions
Manage and mentor junior engineers and technicians, ensuring technical quality and knowledge sharing
Liaise with clients, contractors, and sub-consultants to support design development and construction delivery
Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, material approvals, and respond to RFIs
Attend design coordination meetings, technical workshops, and site meetings as required
Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, Civil Defence, and other relevant authority regulations
Provide technical support during construction, including site inspections and issue resolution
Support project planning, resource allocation, and programme delivery
Contribute to value engineering, risk mitigation, and constructability reviews
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred)
Minimum 8-12 years of structural engineering experience
Proven experience working with a consultancy in the UAE or wider Middle East
Strong background in reinforced concrete and steel design
Experience delivering projects through all design stages to construction
Technical Skills
Strong working knowledge of international design codes (BS, Eurocodes, ACI, AISC)
Familiarity with UAE local authority requirements and approval processes
Proficiency in structural analysis and design software (ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, STAAD, or similar)
Experience with BIM environments and coordination tools is an advantage
Key Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and coordination ability
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Leadership capability with a collaborative mindset
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
