Structural Design Engineer

Structural Design Engineer - Senior

Job Description – Senior Structural Designer

Position Overview :

The Senior Structural Designer will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and coordinating all structural design drawings, ensuring compliance with project specifications, design intent, and international codes. The role also involves managing and guiding a team responsible for preparing BBS (Bar Bending Schedule) drawings and ensuring accurate, coordinated, and constructible documentation for all structural elements.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Structural Design & Detailing -

• Prepare detailed structural design drawings (RC and steel structures) based on engineering calculations and design sketches.
• Develop general arrangement drawings, sections, and details for foundations, columns, slabs, beams, retaining walls, and other structural components.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards such as BS, ACI, and Eurocodes.
• Review and integrate architectural and MEP inputs to maintain coordination and constructability.

2. BBS (Bar Bending Schedule) Management

• Supervise and coordinate the preparation of BBS drawings and schedules.
• Check and validate bar lists for accuracy against structural drawings and site conditions.
• Implement standardized BBS templates and quality control measures.
• Liaise with site and design teams to address reinforcement detailing queries and resolve discrepancies.

3. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead a team of structural draftsmen and BBS detailers, ensuring workload balance and adherence to deadlines.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and design input to junior team members.
• Coordinate closely with the Structural Engineer/Design Engineer for all design revisions and clarifications.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams (Architectural, MEP, ID) to ensure smooth coordination.

4. Quality Control & Documentation

• Review and approve drawings before submission to the consultant/client.
• Ensure drawings are updated and consistent with the latest design revisions and site changes.
• Maintain drawing registers, revision logs, and documentation in line with project QA/QC systems.

5. Site Support

• Provide technical support during construction, especially for rebar detailing, BBS clarifications, and design modifications.
• Review as-built drawings and assist in resolving site queries related to structural detailing. Qualifications & Experience

Education:

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or equivalent.

- Experience: Minimum 10–15 years of experience in structural design and detailing, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead designer role.

- Proven experience in reinforced concrete and steel structure detailing for residential, commercial, or mixed-use buildings.

- Strong background in BBS preparation and review.

- Experience with consultancy firms or design offices in Oman or GCC preferred. Technical Skills

- Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit Structure, and CADS RC / RebarCAD or equivalent rebar detailing software.

- Familiar with ETABS, SAFE, and STAAD.Pro for structural model referencing (advantageous).

- Strong understanding of ACI, and BS standards.

- Excellent command of MS Excel for BBS and QA templates.

- Familiarity with BIM coordination workflows is an advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED55,000.00 - AED85,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you ready to relocate to Oman Muscat with company benefits?