Structural Engineer

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The structural engineer is responsible for all aspects of the project relating to structural works. The role includes management of the structural inspector.

• The incumbent performs a broad cross-section of complex technical and administrative activities requiring extensive experience and specialization in Contract Compliance, Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) inspection of structural scope related to the project
• Analyses applicable codes, standards and project contract documents and monitors construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Interprets or clarifies contract documents for contractors.
• Maintains and prepares a variety of records, including daily/weekly progress reports, material accounting records, change orders and record drawings.
• Provides assistance to the Project Engineer/Site Engineer.
• Responsible for supervising, directing and coordinating the inspection team.
• Conducts weekly meetings with inspectors and Project Engineer.
• Ensures that responses are complete and in compliance with the contract documents. Where problems are found, works with Project Engineer to resolve.
• Audits inspections for conformity to contract documents and contractor submitted plans.
• Assists the Senior Discipline engineer to identify, respond to or evaluate technical issues to maintain the schedule.
• Highlights violations to construction/engineering related issues on site through issuance of NCRs.
• Attends progress review meetings and coordination meetings to assist the Project Lead/Senior Engineer in resolving any site issues such as discrepancies in project’s drawings.
• Participates in the coordination and monitoring of snagging and project handover; provides support to Resident Engineer/Team lead to ensure projects run smoothly by providing expert knowledge and advice.
• Liaises with the Design Engineer on modifications if required.
• Gives daily site reports and highlights issues that arise on site to the Project Lead.
• Contributes in the preparation of all kinds of reports and as directed by the project lead.
• Monitors Health and Safety of the construction works and reports on the same. If required, stops the construction works if unsafe practices are being followed.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or equivalent plus an advanced postgraduate degree or master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering; membership of a recognized institution preferred.
• Minimum 10 years demonstrable experience in the design and all aspects of supervision and project administration of structural works related to large‑scale projects within the Middle East/UAE in the consulting industry.
• Site experience in basic design requirements, estimation, installation and all site activities related to all structural works for construction of large‑scale building projects.
• Familiar with all structural engineering methodologies as well as the corresponding equipment, materials, consumables, tools and manpower allocations related to structural works for building projects.
• Well versed in interpreting and executing structural related drawings.
• Knowledge of the relevant authorities’ requirements.
• High‑rise residential and commercial buildings experience…