Structural Engineer - Supervision

Dubai, UAE

Role Definition

Works as part of the Structural Supervision Team (Buildings). The team member reviews, inspects, coordinates, and approve the contractor structural technical submittals and construction activities on projects under the supervision of the structural team.

Capable of representing the structural leads in project supervision and technical approvals and actively participate in overall inter-disciplinary coordination

Line of Reporting

Lead Structural Engineer

Core Accountabilities

Reviews and approves all contractor structural/civil technical submittals & sub-contractors
Leads and guides inspection teams on site
Replies to RFIs and coordination with other discipline and design teams
Performs technical research and technical reports
Follow-up with site observations and non-compliances
Reviews and deals with design calculations, analysis models and BIM models

Duties and Responsibilities

Works independently and as part of a team to complete specific supervision activities assigned.
Responsible for providing approvals for the contractor’s structural technical submittals.
Collaborates/communicates with other disciplines regarding coordination issues and day-to-day supervision activities
Supports inspection team to resolve any site activity issues
Adopts creative and innovative solutions to site problems/clashes and develops appropriate supportive technical documentation/research reports
Coordinates with AOR design team regarding specialist’s packages approvals by authorities
Informing and discussing design change decisions with colleagues to ensure project requirements are met
Reviews contractor variation orders in regarding structural/civil activities

Qualities and Skills required

Ability to fulfil the above duties and responsibilities.
Building structural supervision experience
Experience on structural supervision on Small to Medium scale projects
Excellent presentation and communication abilities
Ability and willingness to adapt to company and project objectives and maintain KPIs.
Basic knowledge in using common industry standard software such as ETABS, SAFE, STAAD, RAM and willing to quickly learn new analysis packages as required
Basic knowledge of BIM and REVIT platform
Knowledge of widely used structural design codes and standards.
Knowledge of local authorities’ requirements
Ability to stay updated with latest technical structural aspects

Qualifications required

Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc/B.Eng) in Structural Engineering
Minimum 9 years post-graduate experience
Any professional accreditation is a plus
GCC building supervision experience preferred (5+ years). Dubai experience is preferred
Own car and driving license

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