Senior Site Engineer (Structures)
About this role
Due to the continuing success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm.
We are headquartered in London, Riyadh, Singapore and Dubai, Cape Town, Cairo & Sydney working throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory and Commissioning, Handover and Asset Management.
We pride ourselves in being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated team with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management and acoustics.
Job Purpose
The Senior Site Engineer – Structures is a senior member of the site supervision team responsible for overseeing all structural construction activities throughout the project lifecycle. The individual serves as the technical authority for structural works, ensuring construction is executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, contract requirements, applicable codes and industry best practices.
The role supports the Resident Engineer in the successful delivery of structural works by providing technical leadership, monitoring contractor performance, mentoring junior engineers and inspectors, and ensuring quality, safety and programme objectives are consistently achieved.
Qualification and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
Minimum 10 years' post-graduate experience in structural site supervision.
Minimum 5 years' UAE/GCC experience on major building construction projects.
Experience working within an engineering consultancy or multidisciplinary consultancy environment.
Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete, structural steel and temporary works.
Thorough understanding of UAE Building Codes, structural design standards and construction practices.
Experience on commercial, residential, hospitality, healthcare, mixed-use and high-rise developments.
Professional registration or Chartered Engineer status is desirable.
General Expectancy
Extensive experience and high-level competencies within structural engineering site supervision.
Acts as the structural technical authority within the project team.
Supports the Resident Engineer in delivering project objectives.
Provides leadership, mentoring and technical coaching to Site Inspectors and junior engineers.
Demonstrates strong communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
Responsibilities
Independently conduct site inspections of structural works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements and applicable standards.
Review structural shop drawings, reinforcement detailing, temporary works designs, method statements and material submittals.
Supervise reinforced concrete works including foundations, pile caps, retaining walls, slabs, columns, beams, shear walls and suspended structures.
Monitor structural steel fabrication, erection, bolted and welded connections for compliance with approved designs.
Verify reinforcement installation, concrete placement, curing procedures and structural workmanship.
Witness concrete pours, reinforcement inspections and structural testing activities.
Review concrete mix designs, material testing reports and laboratory results.
Prepare Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Site Observation Reports (SORs), Requests for Information (RFIs) and snag lists where required.
Monitor contractor quality control procedures and ensure timely close-out of corrective actions.
Coordinate structural interfaces with architectural, MEP and specialist engineering disciplines.
Review contractor BIM coordination and identify structural clashes or constructability issues.
Attend technical coordination meetings and provide structural engineering guidance.
Monitor contractor progress and identify programme risks affecting structural activities.
Maintain detailed daily records of inspections, construction activities and engineering decisions.
Support the Resident Engineer in resolving complex structural issues and evaluating contractor proposals.
Mentor Site Inspectors and junior engineers in structural inspection techniques and engineering best practice.
Promote continuous improvement in quality, safety and project delivery.
Company at a glance
AESG is an international Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory firm committed to driving sustainability in the built environment and beyond. With the highest calibre leadership team in our field, we pair technical knowledge with practical experience to provide hands-on, bespoke strategic solutions to our clients.
We have one of the largest dedicated specialist consultancy teams working on projects within the building, urban planning, infrastructure and strategic advisory sectors. With decades of cumulative experience, our team offers specialist expertise in sustainable design, sustainable engineering, fire and life safety, façade engineering, commissioning, digital delivery, waste management, environmental consultancy, strategy and advisory, cost management, security consultancy and acoustics.
Our prestigious portfolio demonstrates our extensive capabilities and our ability to consistently deliver best in class solutions to some of the industry’s most complex technical challenges.
With unparalleled experience, gained from working on hundreds of iconic developments, our multi-disciplinary team of Architects, Engineers, Scientists, Planners, Building Physicists and Commissioning Managers work alongside our Clients to deliver effective solutions that stand the test of time. Our international portfolio demonstrates our extensive capabilities and ability to consistently deliver best in class solutions to some of the industry’s most complex technical challenges.
Our team supports wider academia and industry development, through active participation on university advisory boards, government stakeholder groups and through industry bodies. This voluntary participation is something we feel a necessity, utilising our experience and expertise to contribute towards continuous improvement of the industry. As signatories to the World GBCs Advancing Net Zero Buildings Commitment, AESG is committed to supporting the achievement of net zero targets.
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