Structural Engineer (Supervision Project)
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WSP is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Site Supervision team on a major Dubai building project. You should bring eight to twelve years in structural engineering with at least five years of on-site supervision on large developments, and demonstrable post-tensioned concrete design and supervision experience. A Bachelor’s in Civil or Structural Engineering is required with a Master’s preferred. On site you will oversee construction, review shop drawings and ITPs, coordinate with contractors, architects and MEP teams, and supervise PT installation and testing. To apply, tailor your resume to emphasize PT projects and on-site leadership, quantify outcomes, reference relevant codes, and include a compact portfolio.
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We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Site Supervision team on a major buildings project. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing structural construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, quality standards, and project requirements. A key requirement for this role is demonstrable experience in the design and supervision of post-tensioned (PT) structures. The role reflects expertise commonly required for high-rise and complex building projects involving post-tensioned slabs, beams, and structural systems.
- Monitor and supervise structural construction works on site to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and relevant codes.
- Review structural shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, and technical submissions.
Witness inspections and testing activities in accordance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). - Coordinate with contractors, designers, architects, MEP teams, and other stakeholders to resolve technical and construction issues.
- Review and provide comments on structural calculations and design modifications.
- Supervise reinforced concrete, structural steel, and foundation works.
- Review and oversee post-tensioning installation activities, stressing operations, tendon layouts, anchorage systems, and related quality control procedures.
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with project quality, safety, and schedule requirements.
- Participate in technical meetings, progress reviews, and client presentations.
- Prepare inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), site observations, and progress documentation.
- Support the Resident Engineer in the management and delivery of structural packages.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
- Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering is advantageous.
- Minimum 8–12 years of professional experience in structural engineering.
- At least 5 years' experience in site supervision/consultancy roles on major building developments.
- Proven experience in high-rise, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, healthcare, or large-scale residential projects.
- Demonstrated experience in the design, review, and supervision of post-tensioned concrete structures, including flat slabs, beam-and-slab systems, transfer structures, and PT anchorage systems.
- Experience with post-tensioned building structures is an essential requirement.
- Experience reviewing contractor shop drawings and conducting structural inspections during construction.
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