14th July, 2025
Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer
Location: Dubai, UAE
Salary: AED 23,000 - 25,000 per month
About the Client
Our client is a globally acclaimed, design-led architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Dubai. Known for delivering some of the most iconic and sustainable projects in the region, the firm is driven by innovation, technical excellence, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of design. Their multidisciplinary team collaborates on high-profile developments that shape the future of the built environment.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Structural Engineer to lead the structural design and coordination of complex, large-scale projects. This role requires a strong leader with deep technical knowledge, project management skills, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while ensuring the delivery of innovative, sustainable, and code-compliant structural solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead structural design and analysis across all project phases, from concept to construction.
- Develop structural concepts from first principles and oversee detailed design and IFC packages.
- Manage multidisciplinary coordination and ensure alignment with architectural and engineering teams.
- Conduct value engineering and risk mitigation strategies to optimize design and performance.
- Supervise site activities, review shop drawings, and resolve construction-related issues.
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Ensure compliance with local and international codes, standards, and safety regulations.
- Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure smooth project delivery.
Qualifications & Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- Valid SOE and Dubai Municipality (G+12) license.
- 8–10 years of relevant post-graduate experience in structural engineering.
- Advanced proficiency in ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, and Excel.
- Strong knowledge of ACI, AISC, ASCE, and Dubai Building Code.
- Proven experience managing medium to large-scale projects.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Personal Attributes - Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Strong leadership and time management skills.
- Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
- Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset.