Senior Structural Design Engineer

With over 14,000 professionals globally, GHD is a leading multidisciplinary professional services company delivering engineering, design, and advisory solutions across water, energy, resources, environment, property & buildings, and transportation sectors.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Structural Engineer to join our team at GHD. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and developing structural systems for various building and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop structural systems for buildings projects, ensuring compliance with local authority design requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborate with project managers and other team members to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions that meet client requirements.
• Review and provide input on engineering designs, ensuring they meet quality and safety standards.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers and BIM technicians to ensure successful project execution.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control procedures are followed throughout project execution. The successful candidate will be a Senior Structural Engineer with a proven track record in the design of buildings and civil engineering or infrastructure-related structures, in reinforced concrete, and structural steelwork.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or Structural Engineering. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in structural engineering, with a focus on design of building structures.
• Professional engineering license or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience undertaking the design of water-retaining structures, building structures, steelwork or related infrastructure
• Has worked within multi-disciplinary teams, and has been responsible for co-ordination with MEP, Architecture, Utilities.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g., SAP2000, ETABS, STAAD.Pro) and computer-aided design (CAD) tools.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams, manage project budgets and schedules, and deliver successful outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering structural engineering projects, with a focus on safety, quality, and innovation.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills would be advantageous.
• Experience of working within a 3D design environment is needed and an ability to work to BIM protocols would be desirable A knowledge of practices and procedures used within the retail, commercial and/or industrial sectors would be an advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a globally recognised, fast-growing mission critical team delivering projects that blend technical excellence, sustainability, and commercial success.
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary, innovative environment where your input shapes both standardised and bespoke solutions.
• Join a team that values knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and professional excellence.
• Be part of a workplace that combines collaboration, flexibility, and connection. Join us in the office three days per week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.