Steel Structural Design Engineer

Our client is looking for an experienced Structural Design Engineer to join its specialist engineering team in the UAE. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of construction, industrial and event-related projects involving structural steelwork, temporary structures and bespoke engineered systems. Projects may include stages, platforms, temporary roofs, access systems, towers, trusses, scaffold-supported structures and other specialist steelwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare structural design schemes, calculations, models, drawings and technical reports.
• Design steel and temporary structures for strength, stability, serviceability and robustness.
• Develop designs for platforms, temporary roofs, towers, access systems and bespoke event structures.
• Design steel members, connections, base plates, brackets, trusses, frames and supporting systems.
• Complete steel connection design using IDEA StatiCa or similar software.
• Develop and coordinate BIM and 3D structural models.
• Review project briefs, loading requirements, site conditions, access restrictions and erection methods.
• Coordinate with project managers, fabricators, contractors and external consultants.
• Support site surveys, technical queries, design updates and project revisions.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, project requirements and UAE regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Structural Engineering.
• Proven experience in structural steel design, temporary works or specialist structures.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis, load paths, stability, member design and connection behaviour.
• Experience with BIM and 3D modelling software, such as Revit, Tekla Structures or equivalent.
• Experience using structural analysis software, such as Autodesk Robot, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000 or similar.
• Practical experience with IDEA StatiCa or equivalent connection design software.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Understanding of fabrication, erection methods, construction tolerances and UAE design requirements.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with technical, commercial and site-based teams.
• Experience with event structures, stages, temporary roofs, scaffolding, access systems, platforms or other temporary works will be highly advantageous.

What the Role Offers

• The opportunity to work on technically varied and high-profile specialist structure projects.
• Exposure to construction, industrial and event-sector applications.
• A collaborative role within an experienced engineering team.
• The chance to contribute to projects from concept design through to fabrication and installation.

This is a confidential search conducted by JOH Partners. Interested candidates should apply directly to our team for a confidential discussion.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor s degree in Structural Engineering. Proven experience in structural steel design, temporary works or specialist structures. Strong knowledge of structural analysis, load paths, stability, member design and connection behaviour. Experience with BIM and 3D modelling software, such as Revit, Tekla Structures or equivalent. Experience using structural analysis software, such as Autodesk Robot, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000 or similar. Practical experience with IDEA StatiCa or equivalent connection design software. Good working knowledge of AutoCAD. Understanding of fabrication, erection methods, construction tolerances and UAE design requirements. Strong written and spoken English. Ability to coordinate effectively with technical, commercial and site-based teams. Experience with event structures, stages, temporary roofs, scaffolding, access systems, platforms or other temporary works will be highly advantageous.