Graduate Civil Engineer – Roads & Highways (UAE National)

About the role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a talented and motivated Graduate Civil Engineer to join the team and contribute to innovative, sustainable road and highway projects across the region. The role offers exposure to challenging projects, mentorship from experienced professionals and continuous learning opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out discipline designs to required standards and quality.
• Ensure that all designs are reviewed to the required standards.
• Support the project submittals and No Objection Certificates (NOC) process.
• Stay updated with relevant technical developments within the discipline.
• Understand the contract and scope of project deliverables.
• Embed Health & Safety into all work practices in line with company policies.
• Meet statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular work status updates, including risks or concerns, to line manager.
• Attend and contribute in team and project meetings as required.
• Contribute to the delivery of the BU strategy, supporting the company’s sustainability approach.
• Ensure QMS and Project Lifecycle compliance across team and projects.
• Input into the work of the Technical Working Group (TWG).
• Provide feedback on business development opportunities.

Required profile

• UAE National (valid Family Book).
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Recent graduate or up to 2 years of experience in road and highway design projects.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Willingness to work on‑site and travel to project locations as required.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Geotechnical analysis tools