Senior Structural Steel Review Engineer

Description of the Role

• Provide expert structural engineering services specializing in third-party design reviews and technical verifications for building and infrastructure projects (high-rises sky bridges pedestrian bridges warehouses and canopies) in the UAE and internationally.
• Review design calculations finite element analysis (FEA) models connection details fabrication/shop drawings material specifications and quality control plans.
• Ensure full alignment with international codes (AISC 360 AISC 341 ASCE 7 AASHTO ACI 318) and local UAE regulations (DBC 2021 ADIBC 2013 RAK 2025).
• Perform structural behavior and serviceability checks evaluating global framing stability lateral drift dynamic behavior and floor vibration per AISC standards.
• Conduct detailed reviews of steel-to-concrete interfaces shear keys embedded plates and anchorage connections.
• Attend site visits design review workshops and technical coordination meetings with clients lead consultants contractors and municipal authorities to resolve design queries.
• Verify temporary works and construction-stage structural analysis assessing structural stability steel erection sequences load transfer temporary support systems to ensure structural safety throughout all phases of construction.
• Identify business opportunities for SOCOTEC and work closely with the Commercial team to develop these into active accounts.
• Assist the Commercial team with technical scoping resource estimation and the preparation of fee proposals and quotations.
• Liaise with the Technical Manager and Accounting team for project reporting invoicing and project financial performance tracking.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver the highest quality of structural engineering review work to SOCOTEC clients within established project timeframes.
• Ensure all technical outputs strictly adhere to relevant internal instructions standard operating procedures and client specifications.
• Take an active leadership role in quality assurance (QA/QC) by reviewing technical documents auditing engineering submittals and mentoring junior structural staff.
• Consistently exceed client expectations through prompt communication precise technical reporting and proactive problem-solving.
• Comply with all SOCOTEC group policies corporate governance guidelines and administrative standards.
• Maintain professional engineering licensing and maintain the highest qualification levels required for consultancy disciplines in the region.
• Set an outstanding example of professionalism integrity and technical excellence across the department.
• Undertake additional technical and operational responsibilities as reasonably directed by departmental management.

Qualifications :

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Education: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Experience: 712 years of experience as a structural steel specialist preferably with a steel specialist contractor background.
• Professional License: Registered Structural Engineer with local UAE authorities (e.g. Dubai Municipality Abu Dhabi Municipality or RAK Municipality) preferred.
• Software Proficiency:
  • Advanced: SAP2000 ETABS IDEA StatiCa Hilti PROFIS Anchor RAM Structural System Limcon.
  • Working Knowledge: Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Metal Building Software (MBS) Fischer PROFIS.
• Codes & Standards Expertise: Deep working knowledge of AISC 360 AISC 341 ACI 318-19 (Chapter 17 anchorage) ASCE 7 AASHTO LRFD DBC 2021 ADIBC 2013 and RAK 2025.
• Experience & Soft Skills: Proven track record in structural steel design review strong technical report writing capabilities solid commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Additional Information :

• Reports To: Operations Director 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time