Lead Structural Engineer- 100% (M/F)

ARX is a global network of specialists in engineering, design, and architecture. Our team offers 360-degree consulting, project management, and technical services in:

airports, bridges, buildings, cableways,

digital innovation, environment, equipment,

geology, geotechnics, hydropower, metros,

nuclear plants, oil & gas, pipelines, ports,

railways, river engineering, roads, traffic,

tunnels, and water/wastewater treatment.

With offices across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, our agile task force combines global expertise with local know-how. The result is our uniquely "glocal" approach, which allows us to meet the specific needs of each community while incorporating international best practices. At ARX, smart minds strive for a sustainable future, transforming communities one innovative project at a time.

People are the heart and soul of ARX. We are a home for innovators, visionaries, and experts to develop talents, launch careers, and collaborate with fellow specialists. ARX values individuals. Believing their brilliance and determination will provide solutions to tomorrow's challenges, we welcome professionals who will both benefit from and enrich our team.

ARX marks a significant expansion into the Middle East with its offices in UAE and KSA. This underscores our dedication to innovation and engineering excellence, bolstering our position in the dynamic GCC market.

For our site office in Dubai, we are looking for

Lead Structural Engineer - 100% (m/f)

The ideal candidate will be a senior structural engineer capable of leading design review and technical assurance across major building and infrastructure assignments. The role requires strong technical judgement, multidisciplinary coordination and team leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead structural engineering delivery and establish the review strategy for reinforced concrete, structural steel, foundations and associated structural systems.
• Plan and allocate discipline workloads, monitor deliverables and ensure reviews are completed in accordance with quality and programme requirements.
• Review and check design calculations, drawings, shop drawings, technical submittals, requests for information and non-conformance proposals.
• Coordinate structural interfaces with architecture, civil, geotechnical, MEP, specialist systems, BIM and construction teams.
• Oversee constructability matters involving foundations, substructures, long-span structures, embeds, openings, movement joints and construction sequencing.
• Provide technical oversight for typical temporary works, including design briefs, calculation checks, categorisation and independent-checking requirements.
• Manage structural risks, design changes, value-engineering proposals and technical deviations, escalating critical matters when required.
• Mentor structural engineers and maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and authorities while promoting safety in design.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Structural Engineering, with Chartered Engineer (CEng), Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent recognised registration.
• Minimum 12 years of structural engineering experience, including at least 6 years leading structural design review or independent checking on major projects.
• Proven experience leading structural delivery on at least one major airport building project, such as a passenger terminal, MRO facility or aircraft hangar, including long-span structures, deep foundations, construction sequencing and specialist-system interfaces.
• Strong technical capability in reinforced concrete, structural steel, deep foundations, substructures and complex building or infrastructure structures.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing structural calculations, reinforcement details, shop drawings, non-conformances and construction-stage technical submissions.
• Good knowledge of BS EN 1992, 1993 and 1997 and/or ACI 318 and ASCE standards, together with applicable local authority requirements.
• Experience reviewing typical temporary works in accordance with BS 5975 or comparable standards and understanding independent-checking requirements.
• Proficiency with structural-analysis and coordination tools such as ETABS, SAP2000, Robot, Revit and Navisworks; long-span steel experience is an advantage.
• Substantial GCC experience is essential; UAE experience is preferred, together with excellent English communication, leadership and stakeholder-management skills.

We Offer:

• Opportunity to collaborate with a forward-thinking, synergistic, and innovative team.
• Exposure to cutting-edge projects driving Middle East / North African regions development.
• Personalized professional growth and developmental avenues tailored to your career aspirations.

If you would you like to join our highly motivated and very successful team please send us your complete application!