Senior Civil Engineer
Senior civil structural engineer
Working location
United Arab Emirates
Key responsibilities
Technical competency:
Ensure adherence to engineering and design practices, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
Standardize equipment specifications, drawings, and document templates.
Provide technical supervision for civil structural designers and draftsmen.
Prepare and check specifications and data sheets.
Bid evaluation and vendor document review and approval.
Review detailed designs, drawings, specifications, calculations, and reports.
Review and assess civil drawings and documents for building services and infrastructure elements.
Project execution:
Assist teams in meeting project scope, cost, and time requirements and coordinate with other disciplines.
Implement innovative solutions and support quality activities.
Assist project team with documentation, budget, and schedules.
Manage design changes within budget and schedule.
Prepare and participate in weekly meetings and progress reports.
Review layouts, site preparation, and technical capacity of bidders' proposals.
Perform verification, studies, and detailed design for cost and construction optimization, including HSSE.
Lead or participate in technical reviews across scope areas such as land surveying, geo-technical investigation, drainage systems, and retaining walls.
Review and prepare technical documentation for material requisition and construction subcontracts.
Project deliverables:
Gather data and prepare engineering studies, analyses, and calculations.
Identify and resolve technical issues; recommend and document solutions.
Create and finalize project documentation and pursue customer approval.
Review and authorize work by direct reports.
Evaluate new technology and revise standards as appropriate.
Assist in procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
Procurement support:
Prepare materials and equipment specifications and accurate requisitions.
Conduct technical bid analysis and support inspection, testing, and vendor document requirements.
Site support:
Participate in constructability and maintainability reviews and incorporate requirements into design.
Work with site teams to resolve onsite issues and approve as-built documentation.
Lead on-site support during construction, commissioning, or turnover.
Conduct site verification and data collection.
Quality assurance:
Adhere to quality assurance systems and promote health, safety, and environmental awareness.
Requirements
Knowledge & experience:
Minimum 12 years' experience, including 8 years in conceptual studies, FEED, and detailed design of onshore structures (8 years in oil and gas green-field and brown-field projects).
Expertise in onshore civil structural engineering practices and design requirements for oil and gas and infrastructure facilities.
Strong technical and practical skills in civil structural discipline.
Experienced in reinforced concrete, earthworks, underground networks, piling works, and standards compliance (local and international).
Proficient with civil and structural software: StaadPro, Sap 2000, Etabs, Safe, Autocad, and others.
Knowledgeable in applicable industry codes and standards.
Education - qualifications, accreditation, training:
Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited university (full-time).
MME engineering accreditation (mandatory) or willingness to achieve within the probationary period.
Chartered professional engineer (CPEng) status is an advantage.
HSE capability:
Demonstrate commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards on projects and in behaviours.
IT skills:
Proficient with relevant software (listed above), Navisworks, E3D, SP3D, and others as required.
People skills:
Good English communication (spoken and written).
Ability to work in a diverse, multidisciplinary team; build effective business relationships; provide feedback and guidance.
Essential competencies:
Proactivity, goal orientation, adaptability to change, and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to deliver quality results under pressure and prioritize tasks.
Competence in planning, organizing, and time management.
High ethical standards, integrity, and commitment to equal opportunities.
Contract type
Not specified in the job description
Work schedule
Not specified in the job description
Other information
Work independently at an advanced level and supervise projects as required.
Apply advanced engineering theories and practices.
May supervise teams on larger or multiple smaller projects.
Participate in continuous improvement and uphold organizational values.
Comply with legal, safety, and organizational obligations at all times.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and reprioritize as necessary.