Structural Engineer

Job description / Role

Atkins is one of the worlds' leading engineering design consultancies. We have the breadth and depth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time critical infrastructure projects.

As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built environment, we are committed to planning, designing and enabling excellence in the delivery of first class solutions which combines innovation, imagination and best practices.

The Middle East Atkins Civil Engineering team is currently looking for a Structural Engineer to join their team in Dubai.

Responsibilities

- Ground Engineering and geotechnical design including soil-structure interaction.
- Design of civil engineering structures including underground structures, tunnels, shafts and foundations, for infrastructure, highways and rail projects.
- Support production of design solutions from outline briefs, correctly interpret data and effectively communicate to others
- Preparation of project design reports
- Liaison with clients, stakeholders, other professional bodies and contractors
- Compliance with Atkins quality, safety and environmental procedures
- You will be supported towards a relevant internationally recognised professional institution (i.e. ICE) and provided with all the support infrastructure required in order to achieve professional status, both financially and through work experience & structured training.

Requirements

Requirements

- Minimum degree classification of 2:1 (i.e. 3.2/4 GPA or above) in Civil or Structural Engineering. A further specialist (such as a MEng or Masters degree) would be an advantage
- No more than two (2.0) years relevant work experience
- Member of appropriate professional institution(s) or working towards.
- Drive and self motivation to achieve chartered status with the relevant institution
- Drive to continuously develop your technical & behavioural skills
- Ability to lead and work as part of a team
- Ability to apply technical knowledge in analysing problems and creating solutions
- Ability to work and communicate effectively in English (verbal & written) within multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- Ability to adapt to changing environments
- Ability to multi-task and deliver to tight deadlines
- Ability to influence others
- Strong attention to detail and ability to make sound judgements

Salary & Benefits:

We offer an excellent package which includes:

- A competitive salary
- 22 working days annual leave
- Medical and life insurance cover
- Company gratuity scheme
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Annual flight allowance to point of origin
- Employee Well-Being Programme - 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultant
- Training
- Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents.

Apply and the Process:

- Candidates will be screened based on the above criteria and contacted accordingly

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).