Website WRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions
Civil / Structural Engineer – Dubai/Saudi Arabia
Location: Dubai, UAE (with frequent travel to Saudi Arabia)
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Hourly Rate Contract
Candidates already residing in UAE/with UAE VISA will be preferred.
We are supporting a major gas infrastructure expansion programme in the Middle East and are looking for an experienced Civil / Structural Engineer to join the Project Management Team (PMT) during the EPC execution phase. The programme forms part of a large-scale strategy to expand gas processing and distribution capacity across the region, supporting industrial growth, energy efficiency, and lower-emission power generation through major upgrades to compression, transmission, and processing infrastructure. This role is ideally suited to candidates with previous PMC/PMT experience on major oil & gas EPC developments. You will support the delivery and oversight of EPC scopes related to civil and structural works for large-scale compression and process facilities. Working closely with contractors and project teams, you’ll ensure engineering quality, construction compliance, and timely execution across all project phases.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee civil and structural engineering activities during EPC execution
- Review designs for foundations, steel structures, pipe racks, buildings, and process facilities
- Ensure compliance with international standards and project specifications
- Support modular structure reviews including lifting, transportation, and load-out analysis
- Review contractor deliverables, calculations, drawings, and technical documentation
- Support technical query resolution and change management activities
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams
- Monitor contractor performance and engineering quality
- Participate in procurement and technical evaluation activities
Candidate Profile
- Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
- 10–15 years’ experience within oil & gas, petrochemical, or energy infrastructure projects
- Previous PMC/PMT experience essential
- Strong EPC project execution experience
- Familiar with international design codes and standards (IBC, American & British codes, etc.)
- Strong experience with heavy foundations, process structures, and industrial facilities
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Fluent in English
