Senior Structural Engineer📣 Job Ad

About Buro Happold and the Role

Buro Happold is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join its full-time team in Riyadh. This role involves contributing to high-performance structures and complex engineering challenges. Buro Happold operates with a clear strategic plan, a strong learning culture, and an entrepreneurial mindset, focusing on sustainability, equity, social, and performance outcomes. Candidates should have 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Role Purpose and Project Scope

As a Senior Structural Engineer in the Riyadh office, you will be responsible for delivering efficient and sustainable designs that contribute to visionary projects. The role involves working across a range of high-profile developments, from cultural landmarks to complex commercial structures, applying advanced analysis and collaborative approaches to shape the built environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of building structures projects, ensuring technical quality and alignment with client and sustainability objectives.
• Apply advanced structural analysis and design skills using software such as ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, RAM Concept, and Robot.
• Prepare design reports, technical specifications, and presentations.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate structural solutions seamlessly within the overall design.
• Review and supervise work by junior engineers, providing mentorship as required.
• Engage in peer reviews and quality assurance processes to maintain high standards of technical delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Chartered or actively working towards chartership with a recognized body (*, IStructE, ICE).
• Demonstrated interest in innovation, sustainability, and delivering efficient engineering solutions.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software including ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, RAM Concept, and Robot.

Benefits and Professional Development

Buro Happold is committed to the continuous development of its employees. The company offers:

• Access to a learning and development programme.
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions.
• An international work culture.

Work Environment and Inclusivity

Buro Happold supports flexible working patterns to help employees achieve work-life balance. The company values diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences, recognizing these as key to its project portfolio. Applications are encouraged from individuals seeking flexibility and those who feel underrepresented in the built environment industry. Adjustments to the application process can be arranged by contacting r@*************************.