Senior Structural Engineer📣 Job Ad

Company and Role Overview

WSP Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time position is integral to the delivery of complex infrastructure projects within the region.

Role Purpose and Project Focus

The successful candidate will lead and oversee structural design, analysis, and construction supervision. This role is critical for ensuring the integrity, safety, and performance of built structures, with a specific focus on site supervision within the construction consultancy sector for roads and highways projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and analysis of transportation infrastructure projects, including bridges, tunnels, viaducts, and retaining walls, adhering to client requirements, international standards, and industry best practices.
• Conduct structural assessments, load calculations, and finite element analyses to evaluate structural performance, durability, and resilience under various loading conditions.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance during the construction phase of structural projects, performing regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with engineering specifications and contractual requirements.
• Implement rigorous quality assurance and control measures to ensure construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved designs and standards.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and innovation to optimize structural designs and enhance construction methodologies, aiming for cost savings without compromising structural integrity or performance.
• Collaborate with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to explore alternative design solutions and implement best practices in structural engineering.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate structural risks associated with construction activities, material selection, and environmental factors, implementing proactive measures to ensure the safety and resilience of built structures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, standards, and best practices, promoting a culture of safety awareness and accountability among project stakeholders.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and communities to understand their needs, concerns, and expectations related to structural engineering projects.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders, providing regular updates, progress reports, and technical presentations to ensure transparency and alignment.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in structural engineering, with a specific focus on site supervision within the construction consultancy sector.
• Professional engineering license or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering structural engineering projects, with an emphasis on safety, quality, and innovation.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Application Information

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