Senior Structural Engineer

About the role

UCC Holding is looking for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join its Riyadh office. The successful candidate will lead structural engineering activities on high‑rise and luxury hospitality projects, working closely with Tier 1 contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise structural engineering work for high‑rise and hospitality projects.
• Review structural drawings, specifications, calculations and technical submissions.
• Coordinate structural works with architectural, MEP and other disciplines.
• Monitor site execution to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Resolve technical issues and provide practical engineering solutions.
• Review shop drawings, method statements, RFIs and material submittals.
• Collaborate with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and project management teams.
• Support inspections, testing and quality‑control activities.
• Ensure compliance with international standards, codes and project requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience, preferably on major building projects.
• Previous experience with a Tier 1 main contractor (mandatory).
• Strong background in high‑rise and luxury hospitality projects (mandatory).
• Experience in large‑scale, complex construction projects within the GCC (preferred).
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced construction environment.

Required skills

• Reinforced concrete
• Structural steel construction
• Structural drawings
• Construction methods
• Structural engineering