Lead Structural Engineer (Airport Projects)

Overview of the Role

WSP Middle East is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer (Airport Projects) to join their team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves leading the design, retrofit, and delivery of significant airport and aviation infrastructure projects across the Kingdom. The role requires a structural engineering professional with extensive experience in the aviation sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and delivery of major airport and aviation infrastructure projects through all project stages.
• Provide technical leadership for the design of airport terminals, concourses, support facilities, and both landside and airside structures.
• Manage multidisciplinary design coordination and interface with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the preparation and review of structural calculations, reports, specifications, and design documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, relevant codes, international standards, and quality management procedures.
• Support project planning, resource allocation, and program delivery to achieve project objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate structural engineers.
• Participate in design reviews, value engineering exercises, and technical workshops.
• Collaborate with project directors and discipline leaders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support the preparation of technical proposals, bids, and client presentations as required.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Over 15 years of experience specifically in airport terminals, aviation facilities, existing steel structure assessments and retrofits, and bridge design and coordination.
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of complex infrastructure projects within operational aviation environments.

Work Environment

This role is based in Saudi Arabia and involves working on major airport and aviation infrastructure projects across the Kingdom. The position is full-time and requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and various stakeholders.

Application Process

Further details regarding the application process will be provided upon inquiry. The salary for this position is not disclosed.