Sr. Structural Engineer

Join Bureau Veritas, a global leader committed to quality assurance, health and safety, risk mitigation, environmental protection, and social responsibility. As part of an inclusive, flexible, and diverse organization, you will have the opportunity to thrive professionally while contributing to transforming the world around us. We are currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our BNI department, reporting to the BNI Lead, DR Team Leader, or Technical Manager. This role involves close collaboration with the B&I Manager, DR Team Leader, and both internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Structural Engineer will conduct technical audits and control services, including design reviews, specialized and expert studies within their field of expertise. The primary focus is on design appraisal within conformity assessment services such as technical audits, consultancy, outsourcing, due diligence, and design review. Responsibilities include preparing detailed technical reports and participating in meetings with clients and authorities.

The role demands thorough expertise in concrete and steel structure design, with the ability to evaluate designs using 2D/3D software alongside team leadership support. The engineer will handle foundation and soil excavation reviews, concrete (including precast and pre-stressed) and steel structures, connections, and façade systems. They will work on specifications, soil investigation reports, seismic and wind analyses, and perform calculations covering loads, deflections, stress checks, and code compliance.

Site inspections are an essential part of the role, requiring familiarity with construction civil works, quality assurance/control, review of material submittals, method statements, and issuing periodic reports as per site requirements.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining expertise through ongoing training, contributing to product development and best practices, supporting commercial activities by preparing technical tender documents, and managing design review phases within project teams. The engineer must also adhere to Bureau Veritas’ safety guidelines, actively participate in knowledge sharing, and uphold core business values such as being results-oriented, service-driven, and rigorous in problem-solving.

A strong customer focus is essential, involving understanding client needs and satisfaction levels, developing contacts, and identifying business opportunities. The role also requires strict compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, including the authority to stop unsafe work, reporting hazards and incidents, ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and promoting health and safety awareness within project teams.

Required Qualifications

- University degree in Engineering or a post-graduate degree.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in structural engineering, particularly in design review for concrete, steel, composite, post-tension, high-rise buildings, industrial, and marine structures.
- Proficient in international codes such as IBC, ACI, UBC, ASTM, AISC, and local circulars.
- Licensed by Dubai Municipality (DM) for structural design review of unlimited height.
- Skilled in interpreting design drawings and documents.
- Strong technical reporting skills in English.
- Experienced with structural design software and MS Office applications.
- Knowledge of dynamic seismic design, wind load analysis on cladding and building skins.
- Ability to professionally engage with clients and authorities regarding design review services.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Training in international standards including BS, AISC, ACI, IBC, and proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of applicable standards specific to project countries is an advantage.
- Commitment to continuous professional development through training, seminars, and technical literature.
- Performance monitored by BNI Manager and DR Team Leader, with KPIs including timely report delivery, report quality, inspection adherence, client satisfaction, and contribution to knowledge management.

This role offers the chance to work within a reputable global organization that values expertise, safety, and customer focus while providing opportunities for career growth and professional development.