Principal Structural Engineer

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with over 90 years’ of experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East. We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ high performing talent with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role responsibilities:

• As Principal Structural Engineer you will be working as part of a team to lead projects through all lifecycle stages in the design phase of the project
• Interact with all project role players (including clients, professional teams, contractors) and other stakeholders.
• Monitor, control and report on project progress against cost, design, schedule, and scope baselines;
• Track and report on project financials and financial performance, including preparing expenditure forecasts;
• Develop and maintain project plans, records, reports, schedules, documentation, and filing;
• Timeously identify and report on risks and issues and proactively respond in addressing them;
• Adhere to and implement all internal quality control and management procedures
• Proactively monitor and report on health and safety issues in the work environment and promote a culture of safe working practices and safety awareness among others
  
  
  

To be successful you will have:

• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering
• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Structural Design Engineer in buildings with at least 5 years’ experience in the Middle East.
• Registered Practicing Engineer with Abu Dhabi Municipality and holds Unlimited Dubai Municipality License is preferred.
• Strong technical capability with reinforced concrete, structural steel, precast and post-tensioned structures.
• Have broad Project Management knowledge with experience in applying common project management processes, methods, techniques, and tools on projects.
• Experience with construction engineering and Contractor Design & Build projects including on site supervision roles
• Deep experience working with a multi-disciplinary project team and holds a sound understanding of different team roles, responsibilities, and relationships.
• Ability to operate independently leading projects and function well as part of a team.
• Software proficiency in MS Office, ETABS, StatiCa, SAFE, SAP2000, RAM Concept, IDEA StatiCa, Strand 7, REVIT, Rhino, and PROKON.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Track record of good Client Management
  
  
  

Remuneration package includes competitive salary, medical insurance, and other benefits. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding position in a forward-thinking organisation, and you feel you have the relevant skills required, please apply your detailed resume with current and expected salaries.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices.

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