Structural Engineer - Healthcare Projects

About the role

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to oversee and coordinate structural engineering for complex building projects, including healthcare projects. The engineer ensures structural works are designed, reviewed and built in line with approved designs, project specifications, codes and industry standards, working with project managers, architects, consultants, contractors and other disciplines.

Key responsibilities

• Review and oversee structural works from design development through construction and completion
• Check structural drawings, calculations, specifications, shop drawings and technical submittals against approved design and project requirements
• Coordinate structural design and construction with architects, MEP engineers, contractors and subcontractors
• Inspect sites and review method statements, material submittals, RFIs and technical submissions
• Ensure compliance with local authority requirements, international codes and standards
• Monitor construction progress, quality and QA/QC, and attend technical and site meetings
• Resolve clashes between structural, architectural, civil and MEP disciplines
• Support testing, inspection, snagging, handover and close-out, and advise junior engineers

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 7-10 years of professional structural engineering experience, preferably in building consultancy or construction
• Hospitality experience preferred; healthcare, commercial, residential or mixed-use experience is an advantage
• Professional engineering membership, certification or registration preferred
• Experience under FIDIC contracts and in a consultancy/supervision environment is an advantage
• UAE/GCC project experience is an advantage

Required skills

• Structural design principles, materials and systems
• Site inspection, quality control and construction supervision
• Shop drawings, method statements, RFIs and technical submittals
• Engineering software such as AutoCAD, ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000 or Revit preferred