
Nada
Lead Structural Engineer
- Permanent
- Dammam, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 28/02/2026
Job overview
Date posted
14/01/2026
Location
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
28/02/2026
Job description
The Lead Structural Engineer role is responsible for leading and managing structural engineering design activities for building projects, overseeing teams of structural engineers and draughtsmen, and ensuring compliance with applicable design codes, company standards, and QHSE requirements. The position encompasses both project management and people management responsibilities, including leading multiple concurrent structural design projects, managing departmental standards, controlling project budgets, and coordinating with clients on engineering and design matters. The role involves hands-on leadership in structural modeling and analysis using modern design software, review and checking of 2D and 3D CAD drawings, participation in technical and project meetings, and provision of technical support throughout the project lifecycle. The Lead Structural Engineer also supports training, coaching, staff appraisals, and discipline within the team, while ensuring adherence to company rules, procedures, safety guidelines, and quality requirements across office and site-related activities.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Manage and lead a team of structural engineers and draughtsmen across multiple concurrent projects
- Lead structural analysis and design of building structures in accordance with applicable design codes and standards
- Develop, implement, and maintain departmental structural engineering standards
- Perform and oversee modeling and analysis of building structures using current structural design software
- Review and check 2D and 3D CAD drawings for technical accuracy and compliance
- Coordinate and collaborate with clients on structural design and engineering requirements
- Participate in project meetings and provide technical engineering support
- Control and monitor project budgets and resource allocation
- Support training, development, coaching, and appraisal of junior and senior team members
- Ensure compliance with company rules, office procedures, and QHSE requirements including quality, safety, and driving safety
- Carry out additional duties and responsibilities as directed by company management
Experience & skills
- Demonstrate experience leading structural design teams and managing structural engineering projects
- Exhibit capability in structural analysis and design of buildings using recognized design codes
- Show proficiency in structural modeling and analysis software
- Demonstrate experience reviewing and checking 2D and 3D CAD drawings
- Maintain ability to coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Exhibit experience controlling project budgets and supporting project management activities
- Demonstrate adherence to quality, safety, and QHSE standards within engineering environments