Senior Structural Manager

Budge Talent

Dubai, UAE

Ref: GP918-724

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Senior Structural Manager (Western) – AED 40K-45K/month

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The senior structural engineer heads the structural design section within the design studio, directing and managing all aspects o structural design. The principal role is to undertake structural design, coordinated with all contributing disciplines, across all service stages as well as assuring engineering quality during construction. The role will also require the incumbent to develop the structural engineering capability of the practice by constant improvement and introduction of new techniques and applications, as well as securing new business lines and expanding the client base.
The senior structural engineer should be an experienced team worker and have a proven track record of working independently with a multi-disciplinary design. He/She should capable of producing efficient structural designs to meet the stringent requirements of the architecture & also services related requirements.

KEY OBJECTIVES

Lead design team to produce quality construction and tender documentation
Co-ordinate sub-consultancy disciplines with development of structural documentation
Manage production of design documentation in accordance approved budgets
Improve efficiency in production of quality design documentation
Assist with concept design development

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Preparation of structural designs for the given projects using software such as ETABS & SAFE as a minimum requirement, besides the advanced use of spreadsheets.
Delegation to and supervision of team of CAD technicians within budget allocations
Preparation of relevant design specifications for execution of project
Liaising with the authorities to achieve structural approvals for project submissions
Site visit& coordination to ensure designs are implemented correctly
Review of shop drawings, material submittals, etc for ensuring successful site-progress for structure.
Detailed knowledge of international design codes and their local application

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

The senior structural engineer must establish a personal development plan and follow a pre-determined programme for CPD with particular focus on latest structural design and changing trends and developments.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Director– project progress, financial reporting, resource requirements / allocation
Head of architectural section – day to day reporting and review of issues related to design and execution of work
Head of interior design section – support on technical and design issues
Project manager – build-ability, technical options, material performance standards, shop drawing review

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:

Develop the structural engineering section into a viable self-sustaining business unit within the practice.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Have a flair for independently developing structural designs from concept to detailed design.
Be capable of producing sketches to illustrate design principles.
Be aware of current trends in structural design and undertake design work rapidly and efficiently.
Must have postgraduate structural engineering qualification with G+12 DM accreditation.
Ideally previously employed byan international consultant practice(s).
A minimum of 10 years professional experience post qualification. (preferably UAE experience)
Be energetic, pro-active and a natural leader.
A member of relevant professional associations (SOE membership is essential)
Well organized creative individual with ability to “think outside the box” for proposing optimized designs.
Must have NOC from previous employer for commencing employment in early April 2014
Must have advanced communication skills.

About the Company

Budge is a leading professional Recruitment and HR Consultancy covering the Construction, Real Estate and Asset Management Sectors in the UAE and across the GCC. Established in 2003 with offices in both the UK and Dubai, we apply nearly 15 years of local knowledge working with experienced consultants and an unparalleled network of clients and applicants from around the world, bringing you a refreshing approach to recruitment.

Our specialist consultants act for every class of organisation including investment funds, developers, consultants, contractors and specialist sub-contractors. We are the preferred supplier for a number of world renowned organisations both in the UK and Middle East.

Budge is a privately owned company that prides itself in offering a complete and professional solution to like-minded organisations across the globe.

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