Jobs in United Arab Emirates

Our Middle East offices include the UAE (Dubai & Abu Dhabi), Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia & Kuwait. As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built environment, Atkins in the Middle East is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first-class solutions which combine innovation, imagination, and best practice.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join our expanding team in the Middle East and work on a range of challenging projects, specifically in our expanding Ground Engineering team based in Dubai.

The successful candidate will be a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer with a proven track record in the design of underground/civil engineering structures including tunnels and shafts. Candidates should be practical and demonstrate good commercial skills that will help develop and expand our ground engineering business in the region.

1. A good academic background with a civil engineering bachelor's or master's degree.
2. Chartered status in civil or structural engineering.
3. Experience undertaking the design of underground structures, tunnels, or related infrastructure.
4. Min 8 years of experience working on similar projects.
5. Good written and verbal communication skills in English (clear, concise report writing will be expected).
6. A high motivation to succeed, and to progress and develop their chosen careers.
7. A personality compatible with a high degree of collaborative and teamwork.
8. Practical experience of reinforcement design and detailing to British, European codes.
9. Commercially aware with a flexible attitude to both the type of work undertaken and the level of responsibility given.
10. Working knowledge of relevant structural design software e.g. Plaxis, Robot, ETABS, Staad Pro.
11. Liaison with Clients, Contractors, design team, and third parties.
12. Offer support and guidance to more junior members of the team.
13. Effectively manage own time which may be necessary if allocated to more than one project.
14. Working with CAD Technicians to produce relevant structural information.
15. Although based in Dubai, you will be required to travel regionally and be eligible to work in both KSA and Qatar.

1. Excellent team player.
2. Decisive, clear, and consistent in approach to Structural Engineering Design.
3. Sound communicator.
4. Excellent technical judgement.
5. Adaptable.
6. Willingness to participate in all aspects of Structural Engineering workload delivery.
7. Understand the importance of technical accuracy with a high attention to detail.
8. Passionate about Structural Engineering and drive to exceed the requirements of internal and external stakeholders.

We offer an excellent package which includes:

1. A competitive salary.
2. Accommodation allowance.
3. Transportation allowance.
4. 22 days of annual leave.

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology-based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce, and governments in all of the world’s major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

1. Focus on quality.
2. Seek world-class design and excellence.
3. Strive to add value.
4. Be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society.

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E., Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat), Qatar (Doha), Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City), and India (Bangalore).