Senior Structural Engineer - Steel Design

About the role

Damac Digital is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to lead the structural design of steel structures (heavy and light steel frames, portal frames, steel roofs, platforms, supports and connections) across its projects. The aim is to deliver safe, buildable and economical designs in line with applicable codes, coordinating with architectural and MEP disciplines and reviewing contractor and fabricator submittals through to construction, working closely with the Design, Procurement and Project teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop structural steel concepts and analyse and design steel frames, bracing systems, floors, roofs and supporting structures to approved codes and project criteria.
• Design and verify steel members and connections (bolted, welded, base plates, moment and shear connections) and review fabricator connection designs.
• Prepare and review design calculations, drawings, specifications, design basis reports and structural models to the required stage deliverables.
• Ensure designs comply with codes such as Eurocodes / BS EN 1993 and AISC, and with UAE and local authority requirements; support authority submissions and approvals.
• Assess wind, seismic, fire, vibration and robustness requirements, and coordinate fire and corrosion protection systems for steel elements.
• Review and approve contractor and fabricator shop drawings, material submittals and method statements, and resolve technical queries and RFIs promptly.
• Coordinate with architectural, MEP, civil and façade teams to resolve clashes, penetrations, loads and interfaces, using BIM and coordination tools.
• Occasionally review concrete structures alongside steel design.
• Lead value engineering and design optimisation, including section and grade selection, steel tonnage, fabrication and erection methods, with clear cost and programme impact.
• Give technical input to tender documents, bills of quantities, bid evaluation and procurement of steel packages, with the Commercial Manager and Procurement team.
• Prepare technical reports, design risk registers and progress updates for Design and Procurement leadership, and ensure design safety and health and safety compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in structural steel design, gained in a structural design consultancy and/or a steel manufacturer (including fabrication and detailing design), with a proven record of leading steel design on large projects.
• Preferred: professional registration or chartership (e.g. Chartered / Professional Engineer, IStructE, ICE or equivalent); knowledge of UAE and Dubai building regulations is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of steel design codes and standards and of connection design, stability, fire and corrosion protection.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software such as ETABS, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, Tekla Structures, IDEA StatiCa, AutoCAD and Revit / BIM.
• Strong written and spoken English.