Principal Structural Engineer

The Team

Cundall’s Structural Engineering team prides itself on their exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable structural solutions that minimize the use of natural resources. As one of the longest established of Cundall’s many disciplines, the Structural team is a source of world-leading expertise and offers a proactive and collaborative approach to skill development and professional excellence.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Principal Structural Engineer to join our team at our office in Dubai to work on the design of some of the most exciting structural design projects in the UAE and regionally.

As part of our established team of expert engineers and CAD technicians, and working closely with colleagues of various disciplines, you will prepare detailed structural calculations for multiple materials using appropriate software. You will work across a variety of sectors such as Education, Commercial, Healthcare, Retail, and Critical Systems, and will have the opportunity over time to assume greater levels of responsibility and autonomy as your professional skills develop and as you work and are supported towards Chartership.

The Skills

Having already been accredited with a BEng degree level (or equivalent), you will have gained strong practical experience in structural engineering within a consultancy environment and be proficient in the use of design and modelling software such as Etabs, Safe, SAP, Robot, Prokon, and IDEA StatiCa. You will be familiar with producing creative design solutions in multiple materials, including steel, reinforced concrete, and masonry, and crucially have a passion for creative and intuitive design.

Given the collaborative and client-focused nature of this role, excellent communication and presentation skills and experience of using your initiative to overcome challenges are essential.

Key Requirements:

1. Chartered or actively working towards getting chartered (MIStructE).
2. Candidates with knowledge of ETABS, SAFE, SAP, etc.
3. Knowledge of parametric designing and associated programmes would be advantageous.
4. A knowledge of the Building Codes [UAE/KSA] and international codes.
5. 7 to 10 years post-graduate experience within a similar role/consultancy environment.
6. Experience in preparing structural calculations, design reports, and presentations.
7. Experience in monitoring the works of engineers and technicians and reviewing/verifying their work.
8. Able to work independently and in a team of multidisciplinary professionals.