Senior Structural Engineer - Bridges
Posted date [2026-05-28]
(ID: 45676)
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Job Description and Requirements
Senior Structural Engineer - BridgesJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Structural Engineer - Bridges
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Experience: Minimum 15 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Senior Structural Engineer - Bridges in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity focused on bridge construction supervision, underpass works, viaducts, post-tension structures, large diameter piling, design review, quality control, and site coordination. This role with Parsons Corporation is suited for a senior structural engineering professional with strong GCC experience, deep technical knowledge of bridge and underpass construction, and the ability to support the Resident Engineer in delivering complex infrastructure works safely, accurately, and in line with project specifications.
The position plays a key role in supervising structural works, reviewing shop drawings and method statements, coordinating with design engineers and contractors, monitoring inspectors and surveyors, maintaining project records, and supporting the handover of completed structural works to the relevant authorities.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Salary: 28000-45000
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
Key Responsibilities
* Assist the Resident Engineer in supervising construction activities for bridges, viaducts, underpasses, piling works, and associated structural elements.
* Coordinate daily site activities with engineers, inspectors, surveyors, contractors, and members of the construction supervision team.
* Review shop drawings, design proposals, method statements, technical submissions, and correspondence related to bridge and underpass works.
* Prepare technical responses and recommendations for the Resident Engineer’s review.
* Coordinate with Parsons design engineers to resolve structural design issues, construction queries, and technical interface matters.
* Maintain daily diaries, review inspectors’ daily reports, and ensure project records are accurate, complete, and properly filed.
* Coordinate with contractor engineers on construction sequencing, scheduling, manpower, materials, equipment, and resource planning.
* Direct, assist, and monitor the performance of inspectors and surveyors involved in structural works.
* Convene and chair coordination meetings with service authorities, contractors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders when required.
* Monitor site progress and compare completed structural works against approved project schedules and programmed activities.
* Check and measure completed works within the assigned structural scope and support progress verification.
* Review material submissions, laboratory reports, technical reports, acceptance sampling plans, testing records, and quality control measures.
* Ensure all bridge, underpass, piling, and structural works comply with project specifications, approved drawings, standards, and safety requirements.
* Support the preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports for structural works.
* Provide on-site technical direction and assist the Resident Engineer in issuing site instructions related to structural and associated works.
* Ensure safety goals are achieved and support proper implementation of site safety procedures.
* Participate actively in health and safety matters as required by the Resident Engineer and project safety representatives.
* Verify the correctness and completeness of as-built drawings and structural records.
* Support final clearance, handover documentation, and transfer of completed structural works to relevant service authorities.
* Perform other structural engineering and construction supervision duties related to the project as required.
Ideal Profile
The ideal candidate is a senior structural engineer with extensive bridge, underpass, viaduct, and piling supervision experience across major infrastructure projects. This role requires strong technical judgment, disciplined documentation, confident coordination skills, and the ability to guide site teams while maintaining quality, safety, and contractual compliance.
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
* Minimum 15 years of experience in design review and construction supervision of structural infrastructure works.
* Strong experience with post-tension vehicular bridges, underpasses, viaducts, and large diameter piling works.
* GCC experience is required.
* Experience in major bridges and infrastructure projects in the Gulf region is preferred.
* Engineering consultancy experience in the UAE is an advantage.
* RTA approval will be an advantage.
* Ability to review and justify material submissions, laboratory reports, technical reports, testing records, and quality documents.
* Strong knowledge of acceptance sampling plans, construction testing, quality control procedures, and project specification compliance.
* Ability to review shop drawings, design proposals, method statements, construction schedules, and site instructions.
* Fully computer literate with the ability to access project data, maintain records, generate reports, and use construction-related software.
* Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
* Strong technical writing ability for reports, correspondence, site records, and engineering responses.
* Ability to coordinate effectively with authorities, contractors, subcontractors, design teams, inspectors, surveyors, and project leadership.
Skills Set
* Bridge construction supervision
* Underpass construction
* Viaduct works
* Post-tension bridge structures
* Large diameter piling
* Structural engineering
* Design review
* Shop drawing review
* Method statement review
* Material submission review
* Laboratory report analysis
* Technical report review
* Acceptance sampling plans
* Quality control
* Construction testing
* Site supervision
* Structural inspections
* Survey coordination
* Progress reporting
* Daily diary review
* As-built drawing review
* Authority coordination
* Site safety coordination
* Contractor coordination
* RTA approval knowledge
* GCC infrastructure projects
Why Join Us
This opportunity allows a senior structural engineer to work with Parsons Corporation on major bridge, underpass, viaduct, and infrastructure projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role offers strong exposure to complex structural construction, technical design coordination, quality assurance, authority interface, and construction supervision within a professional international engineering environment.
For experienced bridge and structural engineering professionals, this position provides senior-level responsibility, long-term career development, and the chance to contribute to critical infrastructure works that support transport connectivity and urban growth in Dubai.
About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, construction supervision, and project delivery company supporting major transportation, bridge, civil engineering, and urban development programs. In Dubai and across the region, Parsons delivers complex infrastructure projects through multidisciplinary expertise, strong technical coordination, disciplined quality control, and practical engineering leadership.
