Lead Structural Engineer

Join us in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering and project management organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.

We have a strong presence in the Middle East that enables us to build deep and lasting relationships with our clients. We share their goals and long-term ambitions; we’re on the same journey to create places and infrastructure which will support long term sustainable development, healthy living and vibrant communities.

We are seeking a Lead Structural Engineer.

Location: KSA (Al Ula/ Dammam/Riyadh)

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary: AtkinsRéalis is seeking a qualified Lead Structural Engineer with 18+years of on-site experience in stadium projects within the Mixed use/Building/Infra sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring construction activities comply with project specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations

Essential

• Civil or Structural engineering degree (4 years);
• Minimum of 18+ years post graduate experience;
• Minimum 5 years design consultancy experience on design of a range of concrete and steel building structures.
• Ability to use ETABS, SAFE, Staad Pro, Prokon and other design software and spread sheet.
• Familiar with BS, ACI codes. Familiarity also with Euro code will be beneficial.
• Can carry out multidisciplinary coordination with minimum supervision.
• Can communicate effectively (verbal and written) in English.

Responsibilities

• Have a good understanding of building structures, their stability and load transfer systems and be able to analyse those appropriately according to project stage and complexity with minimum supervision
• Can carry out structural design of elements of building structures, underground structures and light civil structures in reinforced concrete, steel and masonry using British Standards and American standards.
• To be able to design to Euro codes if required.
• Familiar with American seismic code UBC and IBC
• Can analyse and design of foundation and retaining structures with minimum supervision.
• Can coordinate with architects and building services engineers, and other structural engineers. Be familiar with issues affecting other related disciplines. Be able to communicate design issues clearly in English.
• Has good understanding of buildability.
• Can investigate alternative solution and cost implication with minimum supervision.
• Can coordinate with and supervise draughtsmen. Be able to communicate design requirements with minimum supervision.
•  Can check drawing production. Can understand and implement document control procedures for calculations and drawings.
• Can carry out design checks on the work of other engineers with minimum supervision.
• Can attend meetings and communicate with other engineers
• Can prepare calculation report with minimum supervision.
• Can deal with site queries with minimum supervision.
• Be responsible for the correctness and accuracy of his work with minimum supervision.
• Has the ability can take initiative to learn and increase technical and managerial competence.
• Working towards becoming a member of the Institution of Structural Engineers

Rewards and Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• 26 working days annual leave (6 day work week)
• Medical and life insurance cover.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

Equal Opportunities Statement

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination. Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

- Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

- Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

- Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.

- Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimization and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement.

- Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability