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Civil / Structural Engineer - Consultancy

United Arab Emirates  |  Permanent

Our Multi National Engineering Consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced consultant Civil/Structural Engineer to join their team in Dubai, UAE to work on high profile new build projects in the Emirates. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Civil/Structural Engineer on large scale projects in the UAE and the wider GCC and a proven background working in a recognised PMC or Developer business.


This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent opportunity, employed by our client.


Key Responsibilities:

The ‘Civil / Structural Engineer’ will be responsible for providing technical support to the Resident Engineer and for reviewing, monitoring, inspecting and supervising all civil / structural works for the construction phase of the Project. He/She shall have the responsibility for checking that the Contractor’s Works are carried out in accordance with the Contract. He/She will also be responsible for managing and other members of the Engineer’s staff (assistants and inspectors).

Project Coordination:-

  • Coordination with Architectural / MEP Disciplines for ensuring Structural / Civil Works are consistent with requirements.
  • Coordination of design issues with H.O. Structural Engineer.
  • Coordination with Contractor / Subcontractor for accuracy and sequencing of works
  • Verify, Monitor and review Contractor’s setting-out of the Works in relation to a coordinated reference point, datum level and bearing.
  • Verification and monitoring of shoring works, piling activities and excavation.
  • Review & verify Setting Out / Layout of structural elements, pile locations, columns etc.
  • Scheduling of site inspections as required and as per WIRs issued by Contractor.
  • Periodically inspect Materials delivered to Site for compliance with approved materials.
  • Arrange Inspections of Civil / Structural elements to confirm accuracy with approved Shop Drawings.
  • Periodically witness Tests and Inspections in accordance with Contract Requirements.
  • Review Contractor’s Proposals for Formwork / Shuttering / scaffolding systems and the like.
  • Inspect Steelwork fabrication / welding / priming and painting.
  • Witness Steelwork erection of critical elements.
  • Periodically verify and inspect all concrete deliveries for compliance with grade of concrete / slump etc.
  • Witness all critical concrete pours as per Concrete pour schedules.
  • Ensure all concrete curing etc. are being carried out as per Specifications.
  • Periodically inspect de-shuttered works for defects and /or non conformities.
  • Witness any stressing / grouting of PT strands for PT Slabs.
  • Inspect sub-structure waterproofing works as required.
  • Review and periodically inspect erection of other civil elements i.e. block work / plastering etc.
  • Ensure that approved QA/QC Procedures are being followed by Contractor.
  • Monitor Contractor’s progress with respect to approved Clause 14.1 Programme.

Submittals Review:-

  • Review Contractor’s Shop Drawings for Rebar / Couplers / Steel arrangements for compliance with Drawings, Bar bending schedules & Specifications.
  • Review Contractor’s Civil / Structural Shop Drawings for compliance with Contract Drawings / requirements and coordination with other disciplines.
  • Review Contractor’s Method Statements for compliance with Contract Specifications.
  • Review De-watering Contractor’s proposals and Method Statements for boreholes etc. for installation of de-watering wells.
  • Review Contractor’s Proposals for Shoring Works.
  • Review Contractor’s Proposals for Piling and sequencing of Enabling Works.
  • Review Contractor’s Proposals for Shuttering / Formwork etc.
  • Review Contractor’s Shop Drawings Schedule and Procurement Schedule.
  • Review Materials submittals for compliance with Contract and Specifications.
  • Review Contractor’s Proposals for Slip Forming arrangement for Shear Walls if applicable.
  • Review Contractor’s HSE plans for compliance with Norms and Statutory requirements.
  • Review Contractor’s QA/QC Procedures.

Meetings:-

  • Attend weekly Progress Meetings.
  • Attend weekly HSE and QA/QC Meetings and identify issues concerning HSE and quality standards. 
  • To attend and report coordination meetings with Main contractor & Sub-contractors.

Reports & Records:-

  • Report comments on WIRs as applicable.
  • Issue Site Observation Notes and NCRs as applicable.
  • Prepare notes of observations on HSE issues for Safety Engineer
  • Prepare notes on QA/QC issues if applicable.
  • Coordinate with Resident Engineer / H.O. and prepare responses to RFIs etc.
  • To check and verify As-built drawings as applicable.


Civil / Structural Engineer (Supervision) Experience:

  • Minimum Bachelor s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. MSc preferred
  • A minimum of 7-10 years postgraduate experience in Structural Engineering on buildings and structures projects.
  • A minimum of 3 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 infrastructure projects.
  • 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 interpreting and executing Structural related drawings.
  • Have the knowledge of the related Authority’s requirements
  • Infrastructure projects experience required with strong background in start-up, execution and handover of major projects.


Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV and details directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review and process


Date Posted: 13 Mar 2025

Status: Filled