Senior Civil Structural Engineer (Water Infrastructure)
Location
Office and site based role, Middle East
5 days per week, approximately 8 to 10 hours per day
Contract Type
Secondment contract through to 31 December 2028
Role Overview
An experienced Senior Civil Structural Engineer is required to support the delivery of complex water infrastructure projects. This role is well suited to a technically strong engineer with deep experience in potable water conveyance systems who enjoys working across both office and site environments, leading engineering activities and supporting multidisciplinary teams.
Key Benefits and Allowances
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Single status role
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Housing allowance
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Transport allowance
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Flight allowance
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Return air tickets provided on a rotational basis
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Medical insurance provided
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Site access and gate passes provided
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Personal protective equipment provided
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Paid leave accrued monthly
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Paid sick leave entitlement
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Daily site meal provided
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Full visa and mobilisation support provided by a dedicated support team
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver civil and structural engineering activities from concept development through studies, FEED, detailed design, construction support and commissioning
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Develop, review and manage clear and comprehensive scopes of work for engineering and project activities
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Undertake site surveys and in-house engineering and design work
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Prepare, review, check and approve engineering designs, drawings and technical specifications
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Coordinate civil and structural inputs across multidisciplinary engineering teams
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Develop, update and monitor engineering schedules to support project delivery
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Ensure designs comply with approved standards, technical assurance processes and regulatory requirements
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Review and approve contractor method statements and resolve technical issues during execution
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Lead and coordinate teams of engineers providing technical support to project delivery groups
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Embed environmental and safety requirements into all designs and work scopes
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Review and assess technical deviations and contract changes or variations
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Evaluate technical bid submissions for scope and specification compliance
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Support the development, maintenance and application of internal engineering standards
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Contribute to the development and mentoring of local engineering staff
Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelors degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering
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Chartered or professionally registered engineer status is preferred
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Minimum of 10 years experience in the water sector, specifically potable water conveyance or similar infrastructure
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At least 6 years experience in a supervisory or senior engineering role
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Strong knowledge of potable water networks, water loss management, data analytics and asset management
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Experience in environmental engineering and quantity surveying is advantageous
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Proven capability in tender review, cost estimation and contractor oversight
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Solid working knowledge of relevant civil engineering standards and industry codes, including international water sector guidance
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Strong communication and presentation skills
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Fluent in English