Principal Roads And Highways Engineer

Description

Zutari, Co-creating an Engineered Impact

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering consultancy with nearly 90 years of experience across Africa and the Middle East. As human-centred engineers and advisors, we are trusted by clients, business partners, governments, and communities to deliver transformative infrastructure solutions with lasting impact.

We co-create engineering solutions that improve lives and support sustainable development. Zutari values diversity, collaboration, and excellence—and we believe success is built on people working together toward a shared vision.

About the role:

We are seeking a Professionally Registered Civil Engineer with significant experience in roads and highways geometric design to join our high-performing Transport & Infrastructure team in Dubai. You will contribute to major infrastructure projects across the UAE and the wider Middle East region—including Saudi Arabia and Qatar—by delivering high-quality design and mentorship in a digital, collaborative environment.

What We Look For

At Zutari, we hire talented professionals who:

• Demonstrate technical excellence and passion for solving real-world problems.
• Bring a positive mindset, integrity, and a sense of urgency.
• Are collaborative, proactive, and dedicated to making a meaningful impact.
• Embrace innovation, continuous improvement, and cultural fit within a multidisciplinary team.
  
  
  

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of road and highway engineers (line management, performance reviews, workload balancing, technical upskilling).
• Deliver high-quality geometric road and highway designs in 3D (Level of Detail ≥300), using tools such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Navisworks, QGIS, and Google Earth.
• Perform advanced design analysis including:
• Vehicle tracking and turning paths,
• Sight distance assessments,
• Operational speed modelling,
• Aquaplaning and safety assessments,
• Geometry-based vehicle performance evaluations.
  
• Apply Safe Systems design principles to ensure innovative, safe, and sustainable transport solutions.
• Lead the preparation and review of design deliverables, and ensure compliance with UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia roadway design standards.
• Support BIM workflows and contribute to digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the Middle East to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Help grow the team’s design capability through coaching and hands-on guidance.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Professional registration with a recognized engineering council (e.g., UAE Society of Engineers, PE, CEng, or equivalent). ECSA registration is accepted for South African nationals.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in road/highway geometric design and infrastructure development.
• Strong command of Civil 3D, and/or other leading 3D modelling software.
• Experience working with GCC highway design standards (UAE, Qatar, KSA) is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, project coordination, and client engagement skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication with high professional standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, foster collaboration, and deliver under pressure.