Structural Engineer

Job description / Role

Key Tasks and Duties:
• Managing the Structural design of the project(s)
• Design review and conformance
• Prepare reports Weekly/Monthly, design drawings and specifications
• Structural Presentations where applicable
• Making Structural calculations - loads and stresses
• Calculate the pressures, stresses, and strains that each component will experience from other parts of the structure due to human use or environmental pressures such as weather or earthquakes;
• Selecting appropriate construction materials
• Providing technical advice
• Monitoring and inspecting work undertaken by Contractors and Sub-Contractors/ Specialists
• Administering contracts
• Inspecting conditions/foundations/Structural works on site
• Analyze configurations of the basic structural components of the building or other structure(s);
• Consider the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel and Masonry, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of Structural Design.
• Liaise with all other design disciplines, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept at construction;
• Examine structures at risk and advise how to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective items.
• Make drawings, specifications, and computer models of structures for Client, Contractor and or Specialists;
• Work with Geotechnical Engineers to investigate ground conditions and analyze results of soil sample and in-situ tests;
• Liaise with Construction Contractors to ensure that all components erected are structurally sound;
• Apply expert knowledge of the forces that act on various structures

Requirements

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines: Structural Engineering
• Membership of a recognized Institute or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years experience in a similar or equivalent position
• Ability to work independently under changing environments, multi-task, prioritize, plan and achieve project tasks.
• Ability to work with contractors at site and with any other necessary parties.

About the Company

WFC Holding was born out of a market need for specialist shared services support functions in the UAE.

WFC Holding has rapidly expanded its service offering, capability, and client base to become an integrated business process outsourcing company.