structural design lead

ISHRAQAT AL AMAL TECHNICAL SERVICES L.L.C

Senior Structural DesignerLocationDubai, UAECompensationUp to AED 12,000 (Monthly)Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Designer to lead the structural design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in reinforced concrete and structural steel design, with proven experience delivering complex projects across the GCC region.This leadership role involves managing a skilled design team, ensuring technical accuracy, comprehensive compliance with local authorities, and robust BIM coordination across all project disciplines. The successful candidate must be capable of performing advanced structural analysis, executing manual verification calculations, and producing efficient, clash-free, and constructible designs.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and manage the structural design and BIM coordination team to ensure project deliverables are accurate, compliant, and delivered on schedule.</li><li>Review, verify, and approve design drawings, calculations, and BIM models (Revit / Navisworks).</li><li>Coordinate effectively with architectural, MEP engineering, and contracting teams to proactively resolve structural interface issues.</li><li>Prepare and present detailed technical reports, design justifications, and complete authority submission packages.</li><li>Act as the primary representative in technical meetings with authorities such as Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, DDA, DCD, and external third-party consultants.</li><li>Ensure all designs rigorously comply with international codes, including ACI, AISC, BS, ASCE, and relevant UAE local codes.</li><li>Perform manual verification and hand calculations to validate and support digital model results and analysis.</li><li>Supervise the preparation of Revit models, IFC files, and coordination drawings to ensure seamless, multidisciplinary integration.</li><li>Oversee structural analysis, detailing, and BIM documentation processes to maintain the highest standards of design quality and integrity.</li><li>Mentor junior engineers and modelers on best practices for structural design and BIM utilization.</li><li>Participate actively in tender reviews, value engineering, and design optimization initiatives to achieve project efficiency.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; SkillsEssential Requirements<ul><li>Educational Background: Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master&rsquo;s degree is preferred).</li><li>Experience: 8&ndash;12 years of progressive structural design experience, including a minimum of 5 yearsworking on projects within the UAE/GCC region.</li><li>Authorities Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience with authority submissions (e.g., Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, DDA).</li><li>Code Proficiency: Strong, practical knowledge of major structural codes: ACI 318, AISC, BS 5950, BS 8110, ASCE 7, and current UAE standards.</li><li>Software Skills: Expert proficiency in structural analysis and design software including ETABS, SAFE, STAAD Pro. High proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of BIM coordination, clash detection, and model-based collaboration workflows.</li><li>Calculations: Demonstrated ability to independently produce and technically defend manual structural calculations.</li><li>Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication and professional technical presentation skills.</li><li>Leadership: Proven leadership and team management abilities with an unwavering commitment to quality and detail.</li></ul>Preferred Attributes<ul><li>Professional Registration: Membership in the UAE Society of Engineers or equivalent professional registration.</li><li>Project Experience: Familiarity with design-and-build or consultancy project delivery models in Dubai.</li><li>Workflow Knowledge: Familiarity with Trakhees, DM, or DDA submission workflows and international BIM standards like ISO 19650.</li><li>Coordination: Ability to effectively lead multidisciplinary coordination meetings, ensuring strict BIM compliance.</li><li>Soft Skills: Strong presentation and negotiation skills for engagement with clients, authorities, and external consultants.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Up to AED12,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>How many years of structural design experience do you have, and how many of those were in the UAE or GCC?</li><li>Have you handled authority submissions with Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, DDA, or similar bodies?</li><li>Are you familiar with ACI 318, AISC, BS 5950, BS 8110, ASCE 7, and UAE structural codes?</li><li>Which software are you proficient in &mdash; ETABS, SAFE, STAAD Pro, Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, or others?</li><li>Do you have experience leading or mentoring a team of structural engineers or BIM modelers?</li><li>What&rsquo;s your salary expectations?</li></ul>

Senior Structural Designer

Larsen & Toubro

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 Experience
 
 : 10-12 years, experience in Design and Detailing of Civil and Structural Works in Substations (Grid, Pooling), Power plant projects, Construction Industry, Oil and Gas, Fertilizer industry, Refineries, Thermal Power Plants, essentially covering Design of Precast, RCC Cast Insitu and Steel Buildings and Electrical Equipment Support Structures and Foundations
 
 
 Should be well versed in design using American Standards. Exposure to UAE Standards is a must.
 
 
 
 Objective
 
 : The person shall be responsible for the complete design and detailed engineering for Substations. The Design Lead shall manage and review the entire design documents and drawings for a project or a set of smaller projects including co-ordination with other disciplines viz., Electrical, instrumentation and Mechanical.
 
 
 Design Lead shall co-ordinate with Design Consultants and manage the Engineering activities within budget, deliver on time and maintaining a high quality of engineering
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Review of detail drawings for Precast / Steel or RCC Cast Insitu Buildings and foundation for all buildings and equipments
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 Review of structure design and its foundation, equipment foundations design for Substations projects.
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 Analysis, design and detailing of Substation Structures and its components
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 Design and Detailing of Substation Equipment foundations
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 Submission of design document and drawings to client for approval
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 Maintaining Document Control Index (DCI) for Document Tracking
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 Coordination with Site Team and Client to meet the requirements of design and drawings
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 Checking BOQ and material with respect to previous projects
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 Preparation of DBR scope of work for Project Engineering
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 Interaction with Client for Drawing Approval and Clarification
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 Interaction with Site for Clarification on drawing
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 Interaction with SCM for Clarification on drawing
 
 
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 Technical Expertise
 
 
 
 Design Lead shall be capable of executing the engineering activities for civil &amp; structural for Substation works &amp; related interlinking works with the Grid. Design Lead shall be able to review Vendor engineering documents with respect to Civil &amp; Structural design.
 
 
 The Design Lead is required to be well versed in Analysis and Design &amp; Engineering co-ordination for
 
 
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 RCC (Precast &amp; Cast Insitu) &amp; Steel Structure Buildings.
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 Outdoor Gantry &amp; equipment Structures,
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 Transformer/Reactor Foundations &amp; Soak Pit,
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 Site grading for Substation works
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 Other outdoor services like drainage system, roads, cable trenches, etc. for Substation
 
 
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 The Design Lead should also have detailed knowledge of Substation equipment and their Layouts.
 
 
 Furthermore, Design Lead should have the basic and detailed understanding of civil &amp; structural drawings, GA drawings of equipment &amp; gantry towers, foundation for transformers &amp; other electrical equipment in Substation &amp; Transmission Lines.
 
 
 
 Operating Network
 
 
 
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 Internal: Engineering Heads, Cluster Heads, SCM, QC, other PEMs, proposal team, Safety(Sometimes) , Other Section Heads, Design Engineers, Draftsman
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 External: Clients (decision making authority) / Consultants, Vendors
 
 
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 Key Performance Indicators
 
 
 
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 On Time Delivery, Quality control, Quantity w.r.t ACE (Accepted Cost Estimate),Internal Process ,Development of Subordinates ,Customer Relations , innovation(New idea implementation) , Savings from the project
 
 
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 Codes, Software Skills Required
 
 
 
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 American Codes, Middle East local codes and Standards
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 STAADPro, ETABS, Precast Design Software and exposure to AUTOCAD, REVIT, Google Earth
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Lead Engineer - Civil SS

DUNCAN AND ROSS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCIES

<ul><li>Lead and oversee the civil and structural design activities during the FEED and Detailed Engineering phases of onshore projects.</li><li>Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as design reports, drawings, specifications, and calculations for civil, structural, and infrastructure works (e.g foundations, roads, drainage, buildings, pipe racks).</li><li>Coordinate with other engineering disciplines (e.g piping, mechanical, electrical) to ensure technical alignment.</li><li>Ensure all civil and structural designs comply with project specifications, industry standards, and local regulations, including ADNOC standards.</li><li>Conduct technical evaluations, support constructability reviews, and provide inputs to planning and cost estimation teams.</li><li>Participate in design review meetings, client presentations, and interface coordination with stakeholders.</li><li>Review and resolve technical queries from contractors, vendors, and other engineering departments.</li><li>Support site teams during early construction planning and pre-construction activities, as needed.</li></ul>

Senior Civil Engineer

Kestrel Engineering Group Inc.

Senior Structural DesignerJob Description:Work includes support for all project phases, with particular focus in detailed engineering. Position will be assigned as structural design lead for projects and will be responsible for coordination and ensuring effective communications with other engineering disciplines.Reporting:Position reports administratively to the Plant Design Manager. In project structure, position reports to the discipline lead engineer and/or the project manager/project engineer.Responsibilities <ul><li>Lead the preparation of construction drawing and specification packages.</li><li>With minimal supervision, assist engineers with equipment layout and structural design assignments.</li><li>Provide familiarity with the programs, staff and operating procedures of the company.</li><li>Be responsible for preparation of general arrangements, structural design drawings and sketches utilizing 3D modeling software.</li><li>Industrial structural steel design experience preferred but not required.</li></ul>Education, Skills and Experience <ul><li>Associate degree in related discipline preferred. Candidates without a degree, but with exceptional experience, will also be considered.</li><li>Significant heavy industrial (Refining, power, chemical, etc.) design/drafting experience is required with demonstrated capabilities with equipment layout, and structural design associated with retrofit projects.</li><li>Candidates must be able to identify items (e.g., pipe supports, structural steel) in the field. Demonstrated field documentation experience required.</li><li>High proficiency in using AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel. 3D design and modeling experience with CADWorx required. Revit &amp; Plant 3D experience will also be considered.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.</li><li>Capable of working directly with clients from proposal development through project execution.</li><li>Previous consulting experience is strongly preferred.</li></ul>Certifications, Credentials, Licenses &amp; Registrations:<ul><li>Eligibility to obtain or currently hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required.</li></ul>General Qualification Requirements:All Kestrel staff must have the legal right to work in the United States. Kestrel does not provide immigration or work visa sponsorship.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made, when possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Should also possess the following competencies: Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Develop alternative solutions; Keep emotions under control while under stressful situations; Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; present numerical data effectively and accurately; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promote a harassment-free environment; work with integrity and ethically; follow the Company&rsquo;s policies and procedures; prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; approach others in a tactful manner; accept responsibility for own actions; deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; be consistently at work and on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; and ask for and offer help when needed.Workplace Requirements:Due to the nature of our work, all employees must be capable, eligible, and willing to visit our clients at their industrial facilities. This entails a willingness and ability to travel, wear required personal protective equipment and to comply with our safety policies as well as those of our clients.Drug and alcohol screening will be completed by Kestrel at employment initiation and periodically thereafter as required to meet our client requirements. This testing is performed in accordance with state and federal requirements and as defined by client drug and alcohol testing requirements. Failure to pass a drug or alcohol test, refusing to submit to testing, and/or providing an adulterated or substituted sample, will be cause for termination where not contrary to law.Background checks will be completed by Kestrel at employment initiation and periodically thereafter as required to meet our client requirements. The results of background checks will be kept confidential and will not be actionable unless they reveal information that would make the employee ineligible for client site access.Kestrel employees must be willing and able to travel by driving or flying to client facilities and other Kestrel offices. For Kestrel employees to drive as a course of their employment they must have a valid driver&rsquo;s license and be insurable through Kestrel&rsquo;s insurance provider. You must be willing and able to drive your own properly registered and insured vehicle. Any negative incidents such as speeding tickets or DUIs could prevent an employee from being insurable as a driver of a Kestrel or rental vehicle. Must also meet all requirements to fly with commercial airlines without restriction.Because Kestrel maintains strict adherence to company policies and procedures, for an individual to perform this job successfully, he/she must have the ability to speak, write and understand English. Ability to read, communicate, interpret, and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos, both electronically and in written form.Candidate must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, electronic, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must be able to work and communicate well with others; work well under the pressure of ensuring that requirements and specifications are met; work with minimal supervision.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kestrel employees, with reasonable accommodation, must be willing and able to independently enter, perform work within, and evacuate from all areas within the client&rsquo;s site. Reasonable accommodations may be made, when possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.The Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made while working in the office, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, this may not be the case at client sites. Know that the noise level at client sites can be very loud. In addition, at client sites you may also be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, gases, airborne particles, confined spaces, and may occasionally be exposed to a risk of electrical shock.Employment Benefits:We offer a full benefits package. Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401K, Company paid Life &amp; AD&amp;D Insurance, Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life &amp; Dependent Life Insurance, and a Flexible Spending Account. We also offer a generous Paid Time Off program, 8 paid holidays, and exempt staff compensated for hours worked over 40 per week.&ldquo;Kestrel is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.&rdquo;Job Type: Full-timePay: $35.00 - $63.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Relocation assistance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Spokane Valley, WA 99216

Saipem

<div>
 
 Saipem
 
 is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is &ldquo;One Company&rdquo; organized into business lines:
 
 Asset Based Services
 
 ,
 
 Drilling
 
 ,
 
 Energy Carriers
 
 ,
 
 Offshore Wind
 
 ,
 
 Sustainable Infrastructures
 
 ,
 
 Robotics &amp; Industrialized Solutions
 
 . Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company&rsquo;s purpose is &ldquo;
 
 Engineering for a sustainable future
 
 &rdquo;. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than
 
 50 countries
 
 around the world and employs about
 
 30,000 people of over 130 nationalities
 
 .
 
 
 
 Purpose of the position: Structural Lead
 
 
 
 
 How can you support us? Here are your responsibilities:
 
 
 
 &squf; Lead the Offshore Structure Engineering team in performing structural design activities according to Project needs and
 
 
 requirements within the assigned budget, time schedule and quality standards
 
 
 &squf; Ensure compliance with all Project interfaces and supervise in/out information flow
 
 
 &squf; Maintain and develop technical skills, expertise, knowledge, procedures and tools as required for proposals and project
 
 
 execution
 
 
 &squf; Ensure the capitalisation of Project experience in order to improve and harmonize work methodologies
 
 
 
 n The Case Of Call For Tender
 
 
 
 &squf; Analyse the complete scope of work and clearly identify objectives of the discipline and internal/external interfaces
 
 
 &squf; Analyse the technical documents (specifications, calculation notes, drawings, etc.) in order to assess the scope of the
 
 
 studies required and the potential risks
 
 
 &squf; Set up and issue the necessary clarification requests during the proposal phase as well as the qualifications included in the
 
 
 bid
 
 
 &squf; Seek as far as possible solutions which can improve overall competiveness
 
 
 &squf; Estimate quantities or validate estimation done by other specialists of the team
 
 
 &squf; Estimate the budget required for the studies completion
 
 
 &squf; Set up the schedule of the execution studies and the associated plan for resources mobilization
 
 
 
 In The Case Of Project Execution
 
 
 
 &squf; Analyse the complete scope of work and clearly identifies objectives of the discipline and internal/external interfaces
 
 
 &squf; Analyse the project technical documents in order to validate consistency between the budget, resources and means
 
 
 allocated for the work completion and the targets to be met
 
 
 &squf; Make the Technical Manager aware of the modifications or anticipated difficulties for meeting Client requirements
 
 
 &squf; Identify project hot spots, criticalities and activity priorities
 
 
 &squf; Organize the work of the team and write the project procedures for the execution and control of the structural studies
 
 
 &squf; Define and follow-up the planning of resources mobilization
 
 
 &squf; Prepare Project Design Premises
 
 
 &squf; Write or supervise the writing of the Structural Design Brief (the technical roadmap for the discipline engineering activities)
 
 
 &squf; Coordinate the engineering activities of the team members throughout the project with a permanent focus on optimization of
 
 
 quality, costs and schedule criteria
 
 
 &squf; Manage the different interfaces by coordinating the activities of the team with all the other stakeholders on the project (other
 
 
 engineering disciplines, project team, working sites, construction, installation,etc.)
 
 
 &squf; Control the input data for the team activities and check/review all the documents issued by the team
 
 
 &squf; Supervise the writing of specifications and requisitions as well as technical bid evaluations
 
 
 &squf; Inform on a permanent basis the Technical Manager and if required the Project Manager of any foreseen technical or
 
 
 financial or delay risk
 
 
 &squf; Deal with Third Party Authority when the certification process of offshore structure design is required
 
 
 &squf; Deal with Marine Warranty Surveyor in the ambit of the surveying process of marine operations
 
 
 &squf; Provide weight and cog data to weight control engineer
 
 
 &squf; Feed the Offshore Structural Department improvement system by reverting the lessons learned during the project
 
 
 
 What Can We Offer To You
 
 
 
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 Permanent Contract &ndash; Project Based Position
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 Comprehensive Corporate Benefits Package
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 One Saipem Way soft skills model: fostering career growth, innovation, collaboration, and continuous development
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 Location: Qatar
 
 
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 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 We support your development!
 
 Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don&rsquo;t hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form!
 
 
 
 We embrace diversity!
 
 At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.
 
 
 
 Safety and Sustainability matter to us!
 
 Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.
 
 
 
 Find out more on our career page
 
 
 here
 
 
 
 
 One
 
 vision,
 
 many
 
 paths,
 
 limitless
 
 possibilities.
 
 
 
 PRIVACY POLICY
 
 
 
 In accordance with the Qatar's Personal Data Privacy Protection Law (PDPPL) enacted as Law No. 13 of 2016 (&ldquo;GDPR&rdquo;). All interested candidates (L. 903/03) are invited to consult the privacy policy (art 13, 14, D.Lgs 196/03 and art 13 GDPR 679/16).
 
 
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Structural Lead

Parsons Corporation

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Structural Design Engineer to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for design delivery of bridges and other transportation structures on multiple high-profile projects and playing your part in the development of the City's infrastructure for the 21st Century. What You'll Be Doing: <ul> <li> Leading Technical Delivery of Bridges, Underpasses and other transportation structure designs on multiple projects in parallel. </li> <li> Technical Reviews of the team's work, including Quality checking prior to submission. </li> <li> Delivering high-quality and technically sound structure designs. </li> <li> Identifying opportunities for Innovative solutions and Value Engineering. </li> <li> Liaison with Project Managers and other Discipline Leads to manage delivery schedules, information flow into and out of the team, and inter-disciplinary interfaces. </li> <li> Meeting with Clients and Approving Authorities, where required, to present and discuss design matter and obtain Approvals. </li> <li> Providing clear direction to the design team and ensuring expectations and priorities are understood. </li> <li> Reporting to the Design Manager / Team Leader on progress and resource needs. </li> </ul> What Required Skills You'll Bring: <ul> <li> Minimum Bachelor s degree in civil or Structural Engineering </li> <li> Minimum 8 years' relevant post-graduate work experience in design delivery of bridges </li> <li> Prior experience providing guidance and leadership to mid-level and junior engineers </li> <li> Strong Communication skills, written and oral, in English. </li> <li> Dedication to technical excellence, innovation, and high-quality delivery. </li> </ul> What Desired Skills You'll Bring: <ul> <li> Professional qualification/certification (PE, CEng or equivalent). </li> <li> Previous experience in UAE and GCC is an advantage. </li> <li> Experience in design delivery of a variety of bridge types and cut and cover tunnels </li> <li> Experience working in ISO 19650 BIM-compliant environment and software in a Common Data Environment. </li> </ul>

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