Principal Engineer Building Structures📣 Job Ad

About WSP Middle East

WSP operates on a global scale, contributing to landmark projects and connecting professionals in their respective fields. The firm fosters a culture that values new ideas and diverse perspectives, offering opportunities for career development.

The Role of Principal Engineer - Building Structures

WSP Middle East is seeking a Principal Engineer - Building Structures for a full-time position in Riyadh. This role involves providing strategic technical leadership and oversight for complex building projects. The Principal Engineer will be responsible for setting design direction, ensuring compliance with international and regional standards, and driving innovation in structural engineering solutions. This position requires collaboration with senior stakeholders and leadership of multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered to high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the structural engineering function for major building projects from concept through completion.
• Define technical strategies and ensure alignment with project objectives, client requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to senior engineers, graduate engineers, and BIM teams.
• Review and approve complex structural designs, calculations, and specifications for steel, concrete, and composite structures.
• Act as the primary technical authority in client meetings, offering strategic insights and resolving high-level engineering challenges.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, including audits, inspections, and compliance checks for structural works.
• Drive innovation by implementing advanced design methodologies and digital tools (*, BIM, parametric design).
• Ensure strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards across all structural activities.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, including clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities, to secure approvals and maintain compliance.
• Prepare executive-level reports and contribute to business development through technical proposals and presentations.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in building structures engineering.
• Proven ability to provide strategic technical leadership and oversight for complex projects.
• Expertise in structural design, calculations, and specifications for steel, concrete, and composite structures.
• Strong understanding of international and regional engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing senior stakeholder relationships.
• Proficiency in advanced design methodologies and digital tools such as BIM and parametric design.
• Commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh. The role involves working within a collaborative environment, leading multidisciplinary teams, and engaging with various stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Application Information

Candidates who meet the specified qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.