Senior Structure Engineer_Mixed-Use Development -Jeddah

Role Overview

WSP Middle East is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Construction Supervision team in Jeddah. You will provide technical leadership on major mixed-use building developments, ensuring structural works are executed in accordance with approved designs, project specifications, international standards, and local authority requirements.

Role Purpose

To lead and oversee structural construction works on large-scale building projects, ensuring compliance with design standards, specifications, and codes while coordinating across disciplines and mentoring junior engineering staff.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Supervision & Compliance

• Lead the supervision of structural works on large-scale building projects.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and relevant codes.
• Review and approve structural shop drawings, calculations, method statements, material submittals, and temporary works proposals.

Quality & Site Monitoring

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to monitor quality and progress.
• Identify non-conformances and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.
• Witness testing and commissioning activities relating to structural systems.

Coordination & Technical Review

• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and client representatives.
• Review contractor requests for information (RFIs), inspections, and technical submissions.
• Support the Resident Engineer in progress monitoring, reporting, and technical issue resolution.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and guide site inspectors and junior engineers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 12–15 years of post-graduate experience.
• Minimum 8 years' experience on building construction supervision projects in the GCC.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel construction.
• Experience reviewing structural calculations and temporary works.
• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality, DDA, Trakhees, and other relevant authority requirements.
• Membership of a recognized professional engineering body is desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.