Road Structures Specialist - Bridges
Posted date [2026-05-24]
(ID: 45612)
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Job Description and Requirements
Road Structures Specialist - BridgesJob Snapshot
Role: Road Structures Specialist - Bridges
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Experience: 20+ years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Road Structures Specialist - Bridges in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity focused on design review, construction supervision, inspection support, and structural maintenance of bridges, tunnels, viaducts, and related road infrastructure. This role is suited for a highly experienced civil or structural engineering professional with deep technical knowledge of bridge and tunnel design, condition assessment, maintenance planning, and construction supervision.
The position supports the Resident Engineer in managing structural maintenance works, reviewing technical submissions, coordinating with authorities and contractors, and ensuring that bridge and tunnel works are delivered safely, accurately, and in line with project specifications. It requires strong engineering judgment, excellent reporting skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with high-profile clients, project teams, and service authorities.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Salary: 35000-50000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Road Structures Specialist will assist the Resident Engineer in supervising construction and maintenance works for bridges, tunnels, viaducts, and associated structural assets. The role involves technical review, site direction, structural inspection coordination, condition evaluation, progress reporting, and handover support.
This position has a direct impact on the safety, serviceability, and long-term performance of Dubai’s road infrastructure. The specialist will help identify deterioration causes, recommend suitable preventive or corrective treatments, review maintenance methods, and ensure structural works are completed to approved standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Report to the Resident Engineer and support supervision of construction and maintenance works for bridges, viaducts, tunnels, and associated structures.
* Coordinate closely with high-profile clients to maintain clear, timely, and professional communication throughout the project.
* Work with engineers, inspectors, surveyors, QAQC teams, and construction supervision staff to ensure smooth delivery of structural maintenance activities.
* Review shop drawings, design proposals, method statements, material submittals, technical correspondence, and related bridge or tunnel documentation.
* Prepare technical comments, recommendations, and draft replies for review and approval by the Resident Engineer.
* Monitor site activities and conduct inspections with structural engineers and quality teams to verify compliance with approved requirements.
* Direct, assist, and monitor the performance of engineers, inspectors, surveyors, and related site personnel.
* Convene and chair coordination meetings with service authorities, contractors, subcontractors, and other parties connected to structural works.
* Provide on-site direction and support the Resident Engineer in issuing site instructions related to bridges, tunnels, and associated infrastructure.
* Ensure all records, site documentation, inspection reports, and progress data are accurate, complete, and properly maintained.
* Support preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports for project leadership and client review.
* Oversee implementation of project safety procedures and help ensure safety goals are achieved on site.
* Participate positively in health and safety matters as required by the Resident Engineer and project safety representatives.
* Verify correctness and completeness of as-built drawings within the assigned structural scope.
* Maintain necessary project records and lead handover coordination for structural works with relevant service authorities.
* Assist the contractor in obtaining final clearances required for successful project close-out.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
* Minimum 20 years of experience in design and construction supervision of bridges and tunnels.
* Proven experience in operation and maintenance of bridges, tunnels, and major road structures.
* Strong background in bridge engineering, including design, construction, inspection, maintenance, and rehabilitation works.
* Experience in bridge and tunnel inspection, condition evaluation, deterioration assessment, and selection of preventive, corrective, rehabilitation, or reconstruction actions.
* Familiarity with bridge maintenance management systems and infrastructure asset maintenance procedures.
* Ability to review and justify method statements, material selections, laboratory reports, technical reports, and project compliance documents.
* Strong working knowledge of engineering and construction-related processes, site supervision practices, and structural maintenance workflows.
* Familiarity with local and international design codes, industry practices, and relevant authority requirements.
* Experience preparing both detailed technical reports and high-level management reports.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English, with strong technical writing capability.
* Proficiency in PC software packages commonly used for structural engineering design, maintenance, reporting, and construction supervision.
* GCC infrastructure experience, especially in civil supervision and maintenance of bridges and tunnels, will be preferred.
* UAE or GCC engineering consultancy experience will be an advantage.
* Ability to use advanced AI technology to assess inspection and maintenance data, maintain records, analyze trends, and generate reports.
Skills Set
* Bridge engineering
* Tunnel maintenance supervision
* Viaduct construction supervision
* Road structures inspection
* Structural maintenance works
* Bridge condition assessment
* Tunnel condition evaluation
* Deterioration analysis
* Preventive maintenance planning
* Corrective maintenance planning
* Rehabilitation works review
* Reconstruction works coordination
* Shop drawing review
* Design proposal review
* Method statement assessment
* Material submittal review
* Laboratory report analysis
* Technical report preparation
* Bridge maintenance management systems
* Construction supervision
* QAQC coordination
* Authority coordination
* As-built drawing review
* Site instruction support
* Safety procedure implementation
* AI-based inspection data analysis
Why Join Us
This role offers the opportunity to support major road structure maintenance and supervision works in Dubai, a market where bridges, tunnels, viaducts, and transport infrastructure remain central to long-term urban mobility. The position provides senior-level involvement in structural engineering decisions, high-profile client coordination, technical review, maintenance strategy, and asset handover within a demanding Civil Engineering environment.
About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, and construction management company with strong experience in transportation networks, bridges, tunnels, urban development, and public infrastructure. In Dubai, Parsons supports complex civil engineering programs through technical supervision, design review, construction management, and asset maintenance expertise for safe, reliable, and future-ready infrastructure.
