Associate structural Engineer - "High-rise & Complex Buildings" - Dubai

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Ramboll in the Middle East is seeking an Associate Structural Engineer to join the High-rise Buildings Department in Dubai, driving mega projects across the GCC. The role demands 18+ years of leadership on major high rise schemes, strong design knowledge of concrete and steel, and fluency in American, European and GCC codes. You will manage multiple design stages, produce and review calculations and models, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, present to clients, and lead a structural team while tracking budgets. Apply online with CV and cover letter that demonstrate mega project delivery and leadership; tailor your CV to codes, software and outcomes and confirm start date and relocation willingness to Dubai.

Company Description

Ramboll in Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa

Ramboll has more than 1,500 experts working across 15 offices in the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa. We are present in Dubai, Doha, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, China, India, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and South Africa. Our experts are applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company.  We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Welcome to our High-Rise Buildings division

As one of the top 10 building designers in the world, Ramboll works on more than 10,000 building projects each year. 5,000 experts across the world specialize in creating more innovative, sustainable and liveable buildings. We place particular emphasis on our liveable buildings concept where we balance the cultural, social and physical values of buildings, to improve the quality of life for building users.
 

You will join our High-Rise Buildings Department

Join Ramboll’s dedicated Highrise & Complex Buildings Department, a global team of experts that has successfully designed over 150 tall building projects worldwide, including some of the most technically challenging structures. As an Associate Structural Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our Dubai office, supporting global operations across the Middle East. You will coordinate with project managers and engineers to deliver world-class analysis and design solutions for Highrise projects.

This role is coming with a strong focus and primary responsibility on delivery and successful project execution.

Job Description

• Manage multiple projects through all stages of design, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, models, reports, and presentations to an exceptional standard.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate design decisions effectively to meet client and company objectives.
• Present designs at internal workshops and lead external meetings with clients and consultants.
• Monitor and manage the commercial performance of projects, including budget maintaining.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, leveraging Ramboll’s capabilities to deliver added value.
• Actively contribute to technical development initiatives and maintain internal and external professional networks.
• Prepare fee proposals, bids, and competition designs in collaboration with senior colleagues.
• Lead and inspire a structural engineering team, fostering collaboration and maintaining high team morale.
• Work independently and collaboratively to deliver innovative, practical, and sustainable design solutions.

Qualifications

• Qualified Structural Engineer with 18+ years of experience, including leadership roles on major projects.
• Master’s degree in engineering is preferred.
• Extensive experience in designing mega projects in the region especially high rise and complex structures.
• Broad design knowledge across multiple sectors (e.g., different concrete structures applications, steel structures, advanced building materials, etc).
• Proficiency in American, European, and Middle Eastern codes of practice along with the local authorities’ regulations for the GCC.
• Skilled in structural analysis software those are commonly used in the local market.
• Proven ability to plan and monitor the commercial performance of projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams of engineers and technicians across multiple projects.
• Strong conceptual design skills with an appreciation for multidisciplinary coordination.
• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and digital.

Additional Information

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Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future, and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.