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Structural Engineer - Consultancy - 3 Month Contract

United Arab Emirates  |  Contract

Our Global Engineering consultancy client has a new requirement for well experienced consultant Structural Engineer to join their team in Abu Dhabi to work on a new build project. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Structural Engineer working with a recognised engineering consultancy or PMC on build projects in the GCC.


This role is available for immediate joining and is an initial 3 month contract position employed as an outsourced employee of our client through J10 Consulting.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Report to the Resident Engineer and assist in supervising the construction of building works and associated items.
  • Coordinate direct activities with the other engineers and members of the construction supervision team.
  • Assist the Resident Engineer in reviewing of shop drawings, design proposals, method statements and other activities including correspondence and prepare replies for the review of the Resident Engineer.
  • Coordinate with the design engineers for resolution of related issues.
  • Maintain the daily diary and the daily reports by the inspectors.
  • Coordinate with the contractor engineers on scheduling and application of resources.
  • Direct, assist and monitor the performance of the inspectors and surveyors as applicable.
  • Convene and chair special meetings with the service authorities, the contractor, subcontractors and other parties related to his work.
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
  • Ensure safety goals are achieved on the project and oversee implementation of safety procedures on the project.
  • Prepare / Assist in the preparation of Weekly and Monthly progress reports.
  • Act positively, and participate in all health and safety issues at site, as required by the Resident Engineer and the project safety representatives.
  • Provide all necessary on-site direction and assist the Resident Engineer to issue site instructions with respect to utilities works and associated items.
  • Check and measure the performed work in his line of work, record and assist the Resident Engineer to display progress vs. programmed work. Ensure correctness and completeness of as-built drawings within his line of work. 


Structural Engineer Experience:

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and will be experienced in the design and specification of building structures in steel, concrete and masonry to American and British Standards.
  • You will have demonstrable experience of delivering projects from concept through completion in a multi-disciplinary and/or multi-office project execution environment.
  • You will be an experienced user of structural engineering software including CSi ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis, STAAD, Prokon in addition to in-house spreadsheets.
  • You will have a solid background knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit software, with ability to carry out coordination through Revit.
  • You will have the ability to undertake structural inspections and report on material and construction defects and provide guidance for remedial repairs.
  • Preference will be given to a Chartered Engineer with IStructE (or working towards it).
  • A can do, hands on approach, able to work well under pressure and prioritize workload to meet project needs
  • Willing and quick to adapt to project/team needs and learn from experience
  • Flexible and collaborative approach to multidisciplinary design, willing to engage across the design disciplines
  • Organized and methodical but open-minded approach to the design process


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: 20 Dec 2021

Status: Filled