Lead Civil Structural Engineer

Wood is looking for a Lead Civil Structural Engineer to be based in Dubai, UAE with occasional business trips to Iraq, Basra.

Responsibilities:

• Periodic visits to site
• Consultation with the Owner/Client
• Interpretation of plans and specifications
• Checking working drawings and data
• Processing & certification of contractor’s payment estimates
• Preparation of amendments to contractor’s contract
• Final inspection of project
• Preparation of “as-built” drawings
• Making expert assessments of selected sites for construction, evaluating the structural, environmental and commercial feasibility of future projects
• Creating detailed drawings, plans and schedules and estimating the cost of the construction and engineering work required
• Finalizing construction plans and obtaining final approval from the clients
• Ensuring all construction activities meet quality standards and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Staying up-to-date on the latest trends and developments within the construction industry
• Leading teams of other engineers, perhaps from other organizations or firms
• Compiling, checking and approving reports
• Reviewing and approving project drawings
• Using computer-aided design (CAD) packages for designing projects
• Undertaking complex and repetitive calculations
• Scheduling material and equipment purchases and delivery
• Attending public meetings to discuss projects, especially in a senior role
• Adopting all relevant requirements around issues such as building permits, environmental regulations, sanitary design, good manufacturing practices and safety on all work assignments
• Ensuring that a project runs smoothly and that the structure is completed on time and within budget
• Correcting any project deficiencies that affect production, quality and safety requirements before final evaluation and project reviews

Minimum Requirements:

• A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with more than 20 years site experience in basic design requirements, fabrication, estimation, installation and all site activities related to all Civil/Structural works for construction of large-scale building projects
• Familiar with all the Civil/Structural engineering methodologies as well as the corresponding equipment, materials, consumables, tools and manpower allocations related to Civil/Structural works for building projects
• Strong leadership skills
• Minimum BSc/BEng level degree in Civil Engineering, with extensive experience
• Considerable experience on construction sites - green and brown
• Knowledge of operations and maintenance practices is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic understanding of project management control processes for management of change, cost and schedule estimating and monitoring
• Fluent in English, written and spoken