Principal​/Associate Structural Engineer

The Team

We are an award winning global consultancy and have been named Building's Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2024, 2022 and 2021. We are at the forefront of the industry, priding ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable projects.

Sustainability runs through everything we do at Cundall, and our people are empowered to drive change and decarbonise the built environment. By the end of this decade, we have set ourselves an ambitious goal to only work on projects that meet our zero carbon design criteria, a commitment we have called our Zero Carbon Design 2030 goal. We need engineers who share this passion for sustainability and thrive in designing energy efficient buildings and communities.

Cundall's Structural Engineering team prides itself in their exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable structural solutions, that minimise the use of natural resources. As one of the longest established of Cundall's many disciplines, the Structural team are a source of world leading expertise - and offer a pro-active and collaborative approach to skill development, and professional excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an experienced background in structural engineering to join our team at our office in Riyadh to work on the design of some of the most exciting structural design projects in KSA and regionally.

As part of our established team of expert engineers and CAD technicians, and working closely with colleagues of various disciplines, you will prepare detailed structural calculations for multiple materials and using appropriate software. You will work across a variety of sectors such as Education, Commercial, Healthcare, Retail and Critical Systems, and will have the opportunity over time to assume greater levels of responsibility and autonomy as your professional skills develop, and as you work and are supported towards Chartership.

Having already been accredited with a BEng degree level (or equivalent), you will have gained strong practical experience of structural engineering within a consultancy environment, and be proficient in the use of design and modelling software such as Etabs, Safe, SAP, Robot, Prokon, and IDEA Stati Ca. You will be familiar with producing creative design solutions in multiple materials, including steel, reinforced concrete and masonry, and crucially - have a passion for creative and intuitive design.

Given the collaborative and client focussed nature of this role, excellent communication and presentation skills and experience of using your initiative to overcome challenges are essential.

Key Requirements:

• Chartered or actively working towards getting chartered (MIStructE)
• Candidates with knowledge of ETABS, SAFE, SAP etc.
• Knowledge of parametric designing and associated programmes would be advantageous.
• A knowledge of the Building Codes [UAE/KSA] and international codes.
• 8 to 12 years post graduate experience within a similar role / consultancy environment.
• Experience in preparing structural calculations, design reports and presentations.
• Experience in monitoring the works of engineers and technicians and reviewing /verifying their work.
• Able to work independently and in a team of multidisciplinary professionals.

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That's why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.