Principal Structural Engineer

Job description / Role

Our well regarded Consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced Principal Structural Engineer to join their team in Dubai, UAE to work on high profile high rise and mall projects in the Emirates. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Lead / Principal Structural Engineer on large scale high rise and mall build projects in the UAE and the wider GCC and a proven background working in a recognized PMC or Developer business.

This role is available for immediate joining and is an initial 3-6 Month Contract position as outsource employed by J10 Consulting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical / design management of structural packages (both permanent and temporary works)
• Autonomously run the technical aspects of a project including Client, Contractor, and Design Team Coordination
• Understand the commercial aspects of a project (contracts, invoicing, variations etc.)
• Scheme and manage the production of 2D sequencing drawings, 3D models, and 4D sequencing models (prepared by the VDC/BIM team)
• Analyse, programme, and sequence the construction of concrete/steel structures
• Research and develop construction methodologies suitable for varying project activities
• Develop logistics strategies, construction methodologies, and programmes
• Site inspections to monitor progress and identify program, design, or safety risks
• Comply with all policies and procedures

Principal Structural Engineer Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor s Degree in Structural Engineering. MSc preferred
• A minimum of 12-15 years postgraduate experience in Structural Engineering on buildings and structures projects.
• A minimum of 3-5 years experience in a leadership / management / supervisory capacity with recognised PMC or Engineering Consultancy companies in the UAE.
• Site experience in estimation, installation and all site activities related to all Structural works for construction of large-scale high rise / mall projects in concrete/steel.
• Familiar with all the Structural Engineering methodologies as well as the corresponding equipment, materials, consumables, tools and manpower allocations related to Structural works for building projects.
• Well versed in managing, interpreting and executing Structural related drawings in 2D/3D/4D.
• Have the knowledge of the related Authority’s requirements

About the Company

J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East.

We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait

J10 Consulting provide collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering.