Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Structural Engineer to be based in our Cairo office, responsible for managing and reviewing all structural engineering designs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in structural designs, design reviews, site coordination, and regulatory compliance, particularly for projects located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia.

Your role

• Design Review Leadership: Lead a team responsible for carrying out structural Designs, design reviews(for design submissions by consultants/specialist subconsultants etc.)
• Technical Guidance: Resolve complex structural engineering issues and provide expert advice to project teams.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to international and local building codes and standards.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed technical reports and progress updates for internal and client stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Identify structural risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Site Operations Oversight: Remotely monitor and support structural works at Middle East sites to ensure compliance with approved designs and standards.
• RFI Management: Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) from contractors and consultants in a timely and technically sound manner.
• Subconsultant Coordination: Review and integrate design inputs from subconsultants to ensure consistency and quality.
• Variation Orders: Evaluate and provide recommendations on structural variation orders and change requests.
• ACI/ASCE Codes
• IBC - International Building Code
• Middle East Local Codes & Standards:
• UAE Building Code
• Saudi Building Code
• Dubai Municipality Structural Guidelines
• Abu Dhabi Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities Standards

About you

• Bachelor's /Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• 15-20 years of experience in structural engineering, with significant exposure to site-based roles in the Middle East.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale structural projects in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Saudi Arabia.
• Strong proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g., ETABS, SAFE, RAMConcepts).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional registration (e.g., PE, IStructE-Chartered Engineer) is preferred.
• Reward & benefits
• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career.
• Experience working with international consultants and contractors.
• Familiarity with high-rise, Infrastructure, and Entertainment projects.
• Ability to manage remote teams and coordinate across geographies.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

Reward & benefits

This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.