Elevated Station Structural Engineer

Role Overview

Elevated Station Structural Engineer at AtkinsRéalis for a rail project in the GCC region. All positions are subject to Client approval.

Company Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911. The company is dedicated to engineering a better future by creating sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. AtkinsRéalis deploys global capabilities locally to clients and delivers end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of assets, including consulting, advisory and environmental services, intelligent networks and cybersecurity, design and engineering, procurement, project and construction management, operations and maintenance, and decommissioning and capital. The company serves strategic sectors including Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

Role Purpose

The Structural Engineer will oversee and manage all structural engineering activities for the metro rail project during the Design and Build phase. The role involves validating the design provided by the Design and Build contractor, ensuring compliance with structural standards, and working closely with various departments to ensure successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Design Validation & Analysis

• Validate structural design provided by the Design and Build contractor, ensuring compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Review and assess structural reports, drawings, and specifications submitted by the Design and Build contractor.
• Review structural analysis and provide recommendations for the design and construction of elevated stations.

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate structural risks, providing advice on potential opportunities and threats.
• Provide regular progress reports to the client and internal stakeholders, highlighting any structural risks and mitigation measures to be proposed.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with required departments to ensure compliance with legal, financial, and corporate protocols.
• Liaise with external consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with structural requirements.
• Drive progression via coordination meetings, ensuring all structural obligations are met.

Construction Supervision & Quality Assurance

• Provide technical support during the construction supervision phase, addressing any structural issues that arise.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of structural works during construction, ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality standards.
• Monitor construction activities, including structural work, materials usage, and construction techniques, ensuring the highest standards of quality and workmanship are adhered to.

Reporting & Documentation

• Ensure the provision of all necessary structural data to the Contract Administration Senior Manager.
• Prepare and deliver structural presentations as required.

Team Development

• Provide training and guidance to junior engineers and project team members on structural matters.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field. Master's degree is preferred.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Professional Engineer (PE) status preferred.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in structural engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of structural principles, construction contracts, and industry standards.
• Experience with elevated railway or metro station structures.
• Previous involvement in Project Management Consultancy (PMC) and railway projects is required.
• Prior experience within a transportation or rail project involving multiple contractors would be favourable.
• Experience with elevated railway station designs, particularly in complex urban environments or high-traffic areas.
• Extensive experience with structural design and analysis tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, and STAAD Pro.
• Understanding of steel fabrication processes.
• Proven experience with steel facade design, including understanding the integration of architecture and engineering in complex building facades.
• Experience with iconic or complex steel structures and facades for large-scale projects, particularly in the railway sector.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in the design and analysis of steel structures and facades, with the ability to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Excellent project management and coordination skills, including experience overseeing the work of contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities, with experience mentoring and leading a team of engineers.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of international design codes, local standards, and best practices in steel structure and facade design.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Employment Type

• Regular Employee position.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Transportation allowance.
• Medical and life insurance cover.
• Annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.
• Employee Well-Being Programme offering 24-hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists, and access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. The company aims to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and does not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. The company seeks to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives, and believes world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability.