Senior Structural Engineer

About the role

Requirements

• - Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• - Minimum 8 years of experience in structural design and construction, with a strong focus on buildings.
• - Knowledge of local Authority standards and regulations is essential.
• - Proficiency in utilising CAD, Revit and other PC software packages associated with structural modelling, analysis and design.
• - Experience working in construction field in UAE for minimum 5 years.
• - English level proficiency.

Responsibilities

• - Report to the Resident Engineer and assist in supervising the construction of structural-related works.
• - Coordinate the activities with the other engineers and members of the construction supervision team.
• - Review of shop drawings, design proposals, method statements and other activities.
• - Coordinate with design engineers for resolution of related issues.
• - Maintain the daily diary and the daily reports by the inspectors.
• - Direct, assist and monitor the performance of the inspectors and surveyors as applicable.
• - Convene and chair special meetings with the service authorities, the contractor, subcontractors and other parties related to his work.
• - Ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
• - Ensure safety goals are achieved on the project and oversee implementation of safety procedures on the project.
• - Prepare / Assist in the preparation of Weekly and Monthly progress reports.
• - Ensure correctness and completeness of ‘as-built’ drawings within his line of work.
• - Keep necessary records and as-built records and take charge of the handing over of the structural works to the respective service authorities and assist the contractor to obtain necessary final clearance.

Skills

• CAD
• Revit
• Structural modelling
• Structural analysis
• Structural design
• Shop drawings
• Method statements
• Project reporting
• Site supervision
• Coordination with design engineers
• Safety procedures
• As-built drawings
• Record keeping