Senior Structure Engineer_Mixed-Use Development -Jeddah

Role Overview

Senior Structural Engineer for Mixed-Use Development at WSP in the Middle East, based in Jeddah. The role provides technical leadership on major building developments within the Construction Supervision team.

Company Overview

WSP is a global professional services firm with more than 69,000 employees working on landmark projects and contributing to communities worldwide.

Role Purpose

Ensure structural works on large-scale building projects are executed in accordance with approved designs, project specifications, international standards, and local authority requirements, while providing technical leadership and support to the site team.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Supervision

• Lead the supervision of structural works on large-scale building projects.
• Review and approve structural shop drawings, calculations, method statements, material submittals, and temporary works proposals.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and relevant codes.
• Review contractor requests for information (RFIs), inspections, and technical submissions.

Quality Assurance & 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.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and client representatives.
• 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.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Information

• Membership of a recognized professional engineering body is desirable.