Associate - Bridges & Tunnels

We are seeking a highly skilled Associate - Bridges & Tunnels to join our Dubai-based design team and play a leading role in the delivery of complex bridge and tunnel projects across the UAE and Middle East. Our Bridges & Tunnels team is involved in the design and delivery of some of the Middle East's most iconic and technically challenging transportation infrastructure projects, supporting major government and private sector clients across the UAE and wider region. As an Associate - Bridges & Tunnels, you will provide technical leadership, project oversight, and client-facing support on a range of major transportation infrastructure projects. You will lead multidisciplinary design teams, manage project delivery, develop client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth and success of WSP's Bridges & Tunnels practice. The successful candidate will possess a strong bridge and tunnel design background gained within leading engineering consultancies and have experience delivering projects in the UAE. Preference will be given to candidates with current or previous RTA Approval and a thorough understanding of RTA standards, design requirements, and approval processes.

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.  Master's Degree in Structural Engineering, Bridge Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.  Chartered Engineer status (CEng, PE, ICE, IStructE, or equivalent) is highly desirable. Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in bridge and tunnel design.  Proven experience delivering complex transportation infrastructure projects within a consulting engineering environment.  Strong experience in the design of:  Highway bridges Flyovers and interchanges Viaducts Underpasses Tunnel structures Retaining structures Reinforced and prestressed concrete structures Steel structures Strong understanding of structural analysis and bridge design software.  Experience working to AASHTO, Eurocodes, British Standards, and local authority requirements.  Significant UAE project experience, preferably within Dubai.  Experience working on projects requiring RTA review and approvals.  Current or previous RTA Approval is highly desirable and preference will be given to candidates holding relevant approvals.  Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.   Key Competencies Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Commercial awareness and client-focused mindset. Strong project delivery and organisational capabilities. Ability to manage competing priorities and complex technical challenges. Commitment to quality, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.   Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.

Provide technical leadership, project oversight, and client-facing support on major transportation infrastructure projects. Lead multidisciplinary design teams, manage project delivery, develop client relationships, and contribute to the growth of WSP's Bridges & Tunnels practice. Ensure quality, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement in project delivery. Manage competing priorities and complex technical challenges and effectively communicate with stakeholders.