Senior Structural Engineer

About The Role

Mott MacDonald require a site-based Structural Engineer to support shop drawing endorsements, material submittal review, method statement reviews, as-built drawing review, testing and commissioning review for a major Land Development & Civil Infrastructure project in UAE.

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

• Prepare designs, specifications, calculations, drawings and risk assessments for maintenance, refurbishment and new build schemes. Obtain statutory approvals where needed.
• Actively participate in the preparation of concept, scheme, and detailed design calculations and drawings for structural projects.
• Undertaking structural engineering analysis and design
• Ability to inspect works carried out on site and monitor quality and compliance with design drawings.
• Be accountable for the timely production and delivery of reliable design solutions, reports, specifications and drawings
• Ensure all design work is carried out in accordance with Company’s quality standard procedures
• Provide effective task management and monitor against agreed scope, programme and budget
• Provide structural technical support and manage the technical accuracy of the project delivery
• Be able to present technical aspects of a project and structural design approach to technical and non-technical individuals
• Maintaining a comprehensive knowledge and appreciation of current technical engineering codes and practices and taking a role in technical matters both at project and divisional level
• Responsible for supervising, directing and coordinating the inspection team
• Ensuring that responses are complete and in compliance with the contract documents. Where problems are found, work with team leader to resolve
• Attends progress review meetings and co-ordination meetings to assist the Project Lead/Senior Engineer in resolving any site issues such as discrepancies in project’s drawings
• Monitor Health and Safety of the construction works and report on the same. If required stop the construction works if unsafe practices are being followed.
• Fully aware of the authorities’ requirements and be able to highlight the same on the submittals, shop drawings …etc
• Site experience in basic design requirements, estimation, installation and all site activities.
• Familiar with the necessary Engineering methodologies as well as the corresponding equipment, materials, consumables, tools and manpower allocations related to the discipline of expertise.
  
  

Candidate Specifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an internationally accredited university
• Experience in a similar role with prior experience of working on residential developments, Land Development & Civil Infrastructure project.
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of structural engineering and including concrete and steel structures
  
  

Our Purpose

At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Flexible Working

At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

We Can Offer

• 90 calendar days’ paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
  
  

Country: United Arab Emirates

Position Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Built environment

Discipline: Structural

Job Ref: 5715

Recruiter Contact: Yogesh Gosavi