Lead Structural Civil Engineer Job Abu Dhabi UAE/Dubai,Engineering

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Civil Engineering Lead with a strong background in water and wastewater infrastructure projects to join our growing team. This role is critical to leading civil design coordination and delivery across multidisciplinary projects in the water sector, ensuring technical excellence and project success.

Your role

Act as the Independent Engineer and trusted advisor for high‑value water infrastructure projects, managing mechanical engineering design for water‑related projects including pumping stations, water treatment plants, desalination facilities, and pipeline systems.
Develop civil designs, specifications, and reports in accordance with project requirements and international standards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including mechanical, electrical, and process engineers—to deliver integrated solutions.
Oversee and review work from internal teams and sub‑consultants to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior civil engineers.
Support project managers with technical input, risk identification, cost estimation, and program management.
Attend and lead client meetings, site visits, and technical reviews.
Ensure health and safety, sustainability, and quality standards are adhered to across all project stages.

About you

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field;
Master’s degree preferred.
Professional certification required: professional engineer (PE) or chartered engineer (CEng) in civil engineering.
Minimum 15 years of experience in civil design and supervision with a strong focus on major water/wastewater infrastructure.
Proven experience in leading mechanical works on major water utility projects in the region (UAE/GCC experience preferred).
Familiarity with relevant design codes and standards (e.g., ASHRAE, AWWA, API, BS/EN).
Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and hydraulic modelling tools.
Excellent communication, leadership, and client‑facing skills.

Rewards & benefits

Tax‑free salary.
Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
Generous annual leave balance.
Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
Remote work opportunities outside the country.
Company gratuity scheme.
Discretionary bonus program.
Annual flight contribution.
Relocation assistance.
Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We are a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners, clients, and global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, we aim to change the world. We are committed to leading our clients across various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Statement

At AtkinsRéalis we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability but enriches itself through these differences.

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