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About the Technical Structural Engineer Role

OHLA Group is seeking a Technical Structural Engineer for a full-time position in Makkah, specifically within Jeddah and Makkah. This role is responsible for overseeing all structural engineering activities to ensure adherence to project specifications, contract requirements, international codes, and approved construction methodologies. The position reports to the Technical Manager and requires 5-10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Review structural Issued For Construction (IFC) drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate structural shop drawings and construction details.
• Develop and review reinforcement detailing and Bar Bending Schedules (BBS).
• Review and coordinate structural design modifications and consultant comments.
• Perform structural clash detection and multidisciplinary coordination, preferably using BIM platforms.
• Review structural calculations, temporary works, and engineering proposals.
• Provide technical support to construction and QA/QC teams during project execution.
• Prepare and respond to Requests For Information (RFIs) related to structural works.
• Support site teams in resolving structural engineering issues during construction.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• A specialization in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in structural engineering for large-scale building, infrastructure, tunnel, bridge, or industrial projects.
• Proven experience in reinforced concrete and structural steel works.
• Strong experience in reinforcement detailing and the preparation/review of Bar Bending Schedules (BBS).

Technical Software and Skills

Proficiency in a range of structural engineering software is required, including:

• BIM & Drafting: Autodesk Revit Structure, AutoCAD, Navisworks Manage. Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and BIM 360 are preferred.
• Structural Analysis & Design: ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, ******* CSI Bridge and MIDAS Civil are preferred.
• Detailing & Reinforcement: Revit Reinforcement Detailing, AutoCAD Structural Detailing (or equivalent). Strong capability in preparation, review, and optimization of BBS, along with knowledge of reinforcement detailing standards and concrete detailing practices.
• Other Skills: Structural quantity take-off and material estimation, technical report preparation, engineering documentation, and a strong understanding of construction sequencing and structural constructability.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, with work responsibilities covering Jeddah and Makkah.