Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration \xe2\x80\x93 through conceptualization \xe2\x80\x93 to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we\xe2\x80\x99ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.

Our newest opportunities are Lead Structural Engineer to join our award-winning Design Division based in Dubai, UAE. This position is responsible for leading structural projects and overall scheduling, planning, developing design and specifications and other required documents related to structural design as well as mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

We envisage success in this role to include;

• At CD and/or SD stage, ensure that appropriate alternative structural concepts are proposed and that these have been tested and Value Engineered, and that they comply with all project and code requirements.
• Discuss and agree with the Project Principal appropriate analysis modeling strategies and software for use on the project.
• Together with the Project Principal, identify requirements for specialist inputs and ensure that these are obtained at appropriate times during the design process, and are incorporated in the structural design, (e.g. wind tunnel, geotechnical/foundation engineering, fa\xc3\xa7ade engineering, PT/PS concrete design etc.).
• Together with the Project Principal, carry out design reviews at appropriate intervals during the design process. At a minimum, this will be at the end of each design stage. However, interim reviews may be required.
• Ensure that structural designs prepared achieve the following minimum criteria: Safe to sustain required loadings; Achieve durability, serviceability and functional requirements; Are reasonably economic, Designed in accordance with international codes.
• Ensure that the structural department\xe2\x80\x99s QMS is being implemented and that the various engineers assigned to QMS functions are fulfilling these functions effectively.
• Monitor departmental project progress, and report to Director of Structural Engineering / Deputy HOD on actual or anticipated time and/or man-hour over-runs.
• Recommend to the Director of Structural Engineering / Deputy HOD personnel requirements for projects.
• Provide feedback on staff competencies and performance to Director Structural Engineering.
• Anticipate and solve technical difficulties for projects which present new challenges to the core experience of the department.
• Assist the Director of Structural Engineering / Deputy HOD in maintaining up to date software, codes, standards, design methods, etc and disseminating new information through the department.
• Assist the Director Structural Engineering in ensuring a positive professional attitude in the Department\xe2\x80\x99s dealings with other design disciplines, clients and other members of the project team.
• Perform the role of Project Lead on one or multiple projects.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include a minimum of 14 years\' post graduation work experience partnered with a Bachelor degree in Structural or Civil Engineering and requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles, Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project.

Ability to use structural analysis and design software, including at least one and preferably several of the following: STAAD, ROBOT, ETABS, SAFE, ADAPT, AutoCAD, REVIT, Knowledgeable in concrete and steel structures design. Experience in Post Tension design is an advantage; with working knowledge in the use of American Design codes.

Member of a recognized Association / Institution of Engineers. Candidates having Dubai or Abu Dhabi municipality license will be prefered favourably.

KEO\xe2\x80\x99s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its\xe2\x80\x99 contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.

KEO International Consultants