Civil Structural Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise civil and structural works for the renovation of a high-rise, five-star hotel.
• Ensure all structural works comply with approved drawings, project specifications, Saudi Building Code requirements, and approved safety procedures.
• Supervise selective demolition, core drilling, slab openings, structural modifications, and additions to existing reinforced-concrete structures.
• Review structural shop drawings, method statements, demolition sequences, temporary works, shoring designs, and propping calculations.
• Review concrete repair proposals, structural strengthening details, material submittals, and technical calculations.
• Supervise concrete repair, crack injection, carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer wrapping, steel strengthening, and structural retrofitting works.
• Verify structural load paths and load transfers before approving demolition, modification, or strengthening activities.
• Monitor the condition and behaviour of the existing structure during heavy renovation works.
• Conduct structural condition assessments and coordinate surveys of existing structural elements.
• Witness non-destructive testing, concrete core testing, load testing, and other structural investigations.
• Monitor building movement, settlement, deflection, vibration, and foundation stability where required.
• Coordinate structural works with architectural, MEP, facade, interior design, and specialist installations.
• Resolve conflicts between existing structural conditions, as-built information, and proposed renovation works.
• Conduct site inspections, identify non-compliant work, and monitor corrective actions.
• Coordinate with the Structural Designer of Record and specialist strengthening contractors on technical issues.
• Review structural as-built drawings, testing records, warranties, and handover documentation. Report structural risks, safety concerns, technical issues, and progress delays to the Project Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• Valid Saudi Council of Engineers registration is mandatory.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in structural engineering and construction supervision.
• Proven experience in high-rise structural retrofitting, major building renovations, and concrete remediation.
• Strong experience in selective demolition, structural modifications, temporary works, shoring, and propping systems.
• Practical knowledge of concrete repair, crack injection, CFRP strengthening, steel retrofitting, and slab modifications.
• Strong understanding of structural load paths, load transfers, reinforced-concrete behaviour, and foundation stability.
• Experience conducting structural condition surveys and supervising non-destructive testing.
• Strong knowledge of the Saudi Building Code and applicable structural, seismic, and wind-design requirements.
• Previous experience working with an engineering consultancy or construction supervision consultant.
• Ability to review structural drawings, technical calculations, demolition plans, and strengthening proposals.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, structural analysis software, and BIM coordination.
• Experience in brownfield, occupied, or operational building renovation projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience in Madinah Central Area or similarly congested and sensitive locations is preferred.
• A master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a relevant professional certification is preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory; Arabic is preferred.