Senior Structural Design Engineer
- GHD
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- AED 288,000 – AED 432,000
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.
Skills
- Structural Analysis
- Reinforced Concrete Design
- Structural Steel Design
- Building Codes Compliance
- Project Management
- Mentoring
- Quality Assurance





