About the Role
Due to the continuing success and growth of our team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up for a Principal Structural Engineer within our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm. We are headquartered in key locations including London, Riyadh, Singapore, Dubai, Cape Town, Cairo, and Sydney, and operate throughout the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. We specialize in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory, and Commissioning, Handover and Asset Management.
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As a Principal Structural Engineer at the company, you will provide strategic technical leadership and oversight for major and complex building projects. This role involves setting the technical direction, leading multidisciplinary coordination, acting as the senior technical authority for projects, and supporting innovation, quality assurance, and business development.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the structural engineering function for major projects from concept through completion.
- Define project technical strategies aligned with client objectives, regulations, and delivery requirements.
- Review and approve complex structural designs, calculations, and specifications.
- Act as the primary technical authority in client and project meetings.
- Provide expert mentorship to senior engineers, engineers, graduates, and BIM teams.
- Oversee quality assurance, technical audits, compliance checks, and design reviews.
- Drive innovation in structural engineering, including advanced analysis, BIM-enabled workflows, and parametric/digital tools.
- Manage relationships with clients, contractors, authorities, and key stakeholders.
- Support technical proposals, presentations, and pursuit activities for new work.
- Ensure a strong HSE and quality culture across projects.
Qualification / Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
- 12-15 years of relevant experience.
- Strong background in concrete, steel, and advanced structural analysis.
- Demonstrated experience delivering complex multidisciplinary projects.
- Strong business acumen and ability to contribute to growth initiatives.
- Chartered or equivalent professional registration preferred.
Competencies
- Leadership / Management skills: Supporting senior consultants and aiding in resolving commercial and business-related challenges.
- Communication / Collaboration: Delivering clear instructions, fostering a positive team environment, and demonstrating excellent diplomacy and negotiation skills.
- Technical Knowledge / Expertise: Becoming a subject matter expert and being recognized as a go-to resource for technical guidance.
- Creativity / Innovation: Identifying opportunities for innovation and facilitating an environment that supports experimentation and risk-taking.
- Client Focus / Relationship Building: Independently managing client projects and preparing proposals to win new work.
- Strategic Vision / Planning: Setting and executing strategies, managing budgets, and achieving organizational goals.
Demonstrated Knowledge Base and Professional Skillset
- Time Management / Planning: Efficiently planning schedules and balancing urgent activities.
- Industry Experience / Thought Leadership: Actively participating in industry professional groups and conferences.
- Project Management / Operational Delivery: A proven track record of securing and delivering multiple complex projects with a high level of client feedback.
- Leadership / Team Management Experience: Leading by example, supporting consultants, and providing line management to graduates and coordinators.
- Commercial Acumen / Business Development: Taking ownership of procedures to improve division function and efficiency.
- Problem Solving / Decision Making: Developing risk assessment and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Employee Focus / Process Compliance: Ensuring employees have the necessary resources and support to excel in their roles.
