Site Structure Engineer (Steel)

About the role

This is a site-based steel structure engineering position in Dubai, acting as the Local Consultant for a project. The role is normally that of a Project Engineer on projects of various sizes, and on major or more complex projects it can take the role of a Design Engineer. The engineer delivers work to a fee agreed with the Project Manager and aims to achieve 95% chargeable time.

Key responsibilities

• Review structural shop drawings, calculations and method statements, and review inspector comments on reinforcement placement, formwork, concrete pouring and structural steel works.
• Identify and resolve structural design issues and provide practical engineering solutions.
• Conduct site inspections where needed to ensure construction complies with approved designs, and monitor construction so that design intent is achieved.
• Review RFIs and provide responses; review Authority inspections before calling the Authority engineer.
• Ensure compliance with international codes, Authority standards and project specifications.
• Supervise a small team of engineers and technicians, attend weekly site progress meetings, and coordinate with other disciplines on coordination issues.
• Support the inspection team, develop technical documentation and research reports for site clashes, and coordinate specialist package approvals with the AOR design team.
• Discuss design changes with colleagues, review contractor variation orders for structural/civil activities, prepare client/project proposals and build a contact network on each contract.

Required profile

• Qualified graduate engineer in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in engineering consultancy firms.
• Minimum relevant experience in steel structure design and analysis.
• A Master's degree or Chartered Engineering status is an added advantage.
• Ability to manage design and construction stages of a project and to supervise a small team.

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of design software such as ETABS, Staad Pro, SAFE and Prokon.
• Knowledge of concept design, buildability, detailed design, construction techniques, procurement routes, risk assessment and claim assessment.
• Understanding of QA/QC and adherence to 9E QHSE policies, including site induction before mobilization.