Lead Structural Engineer

Our client is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy They are looking for a Lead Technical Structural Engineer to co-lead and grow their structures team driving the delivery of building and infrastructure projects across Dubai and beyond This senior role needs excellent structural design skills and the ability to contribute conceptual ideas to projects You will take full ownership of the technical managerial and commercial aspects lead multidisciplinary teams through all project stages and manage stakeholdersKey ResponsibilitiesProvide technical guidance on structural engineering and project delivery across various project typesOversee and approve all structural deliverables including design calculations specifications shop drawings and material submittalsProvide technical support and review of all structural deliverables including design reports specifications drawings and material submissionsEnsure compliance of structural designs with local authority regulations Dubai Municipality DDA Civil Defense etc and relevant international codes and standardsDrive integration of structural systems foundations superstructure facade support etc with other disciplines to achieve coordinated and buildable designsConduct value engineering technical audits and quality reviews to maintain the highest design and execution standardsEnsure delivery of technically sound cost-effective and innovative structural design solutionsRepresent the company in project meetings and progress reviews with clients consultants and contractorsResolve escalated technical or contractual issuesPromote a culture of excellence accountability and collaboration within the team and across projectsQualificationsMinimum 10 12 years of experience in structural engineering and project delivery with at least 8 years in a principal or associate-level leadership role in the Middle EastProven record of leading complex mixed-use high-rise hospitality residential retail workplace and infrastructure projects from design through constructionDeep expertise in structural design site execution and multidisciplinary coordinationStrong understanding of UAE authority requirements and international design and construction standardsSolid commercial acumen including experience in contracts procurement and risk managementExceptional communication leadership and stakeholder management skillsBachelor s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering Master s preferredChartered Engineer Professional Engineering License e g CEng PE is highly desirableMinimum 10 12 years of experience in structural engineering and project delivery, with at least 8 years in a principal or associate-level leadership role in the Middle East. Proven record of leading complex mixed-use, high-rise, hospitality, residential, retail, workplace and infrastructure projects from design through construction. Deep expertise in structural design, site execution and multidisciplinary coordination. Strong understanding of UAE authority requirements and international design and construction standards. Solid commercial acumen, including experience in contracts, procurement and risk management. Exceptional communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills. Bachelor s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (Master s preferred). Chartered Engineer / Professional Engineering License (e.g. CEng, PE) is highly desirable.