Lead Structural Engineer (Airport Projects)

About the Role
WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer (Airport Projects) to join their team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves leading the structural design and delivery of major airport and aviation infrastructure projects. The position requires a professional with over 10 years of experience, specifically a proven track record in large-scale airport terminals and aviation facilities.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for structural design across all project stages, focusing on airport terminals, concourses, support facilities, and both landside and airside structures. This role involves managing multidisciplinary design coordination and ensuring compliance with project requirements and international standards.
Key Responsibilities

Lead the structural design and delivery of major airport and aviation infrastructure projects through all project stages.
Provide technical leadership for the design of airport terminals, concourses, support facilities, and associated landside and airside structures.
Manage multidisciplinary design coordination and interface with internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee the preparation and review of structural calculations, reports, specifications, and design documentation.
Ensure compliance with project requirements, relevant codes, international standards, and quality management procedures.
Support project planning, resource allocation, and program delivery to achieve project objectives.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate structural engineers.
Participate in design reviews, value engineering exercises, and technical workshops.
Work closely with project directors and discipline leaders to ensure successful project delivery.
Support the preparation of technical proposals, bids, and client presentations as required.

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of 15 years of experience in structural engineering.
Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of large-scale airport terminals, aviation facilities, and associated infrastructure projects.
Proven track record in leading complex structural design projects.

Work Environment
This is a full-time position based in Saudi Arabia, focusing on major airport and aviation infrastructure projects across the Kingdom. The role involves working within a team environment, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders.