Structural Engineer Building

Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.
 

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

Mace is providing project management services on a large mixed-use regeneration development in Abu Dhabi. The site will have commercial workplaces and retail units along with a public realm.

Provides technical assurance across structural and interfacing trades, supporting accurate control, verification, and compliance. Oversees quality activities, validating contractor checks, and ensuring adherence to Mace procedures, including temporary works and safety. Drives clear scope, coordination, and robust quality governance to support successful project delivery.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Manage site engineering and dimensional control, ensuring robust verification before follow‑on works.

• Managing trade contractors, ITP compliance and inspection records, and resolving design and technical queries.

• Acting in line with Mace temporary works procedures, driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Overseeing coordination between multidisciplinary teams, maintaining alignment on design standards, specifications, and project deliverables. 

• Providing expert advice on building safety legislation, building codes, HSE requirements, construction contracts, and FIDIC Yellow Book conditions. 

• Supporting the delivery phase of complex building projects, ensuring compliance, constructability, and best practice design solutions. 

• Building strong relationships with client representatives, senior stakeholders, and wider project teams to drive collaboration and efficient decision-making. 

• Integrating sustainability and carbon considerations into project design and delivery strategies.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree-qualified civil/structural engineer with professional accreditation.

• Strong UAE experience in mixed‑use projects, codes, and authority approvals.

• Skilled in temporary works, structural reviews, and the FIDIC Yellow Book.

• Demonstrates technical leadership, independent judgement, and effective stakeholder communication.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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