Senior Structural Design Engineer - Marine

Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently employs a workforce of approximately 4,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 10,000 worldwide.

Job Description

What You'll Drive

Structural Design & Analysis

• Lead the structural design and technical development of permanent and temporary works packages across a diverse portfolio of projects including marine structures, buildings, stadiums, industrial facilities, water and wastewater treatment plants, and infrastructure works.
• Perform advanced structural calculations and engineering assessments for reinforced concrete and steel structures, ensuring compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, and industry best practices.
• Develop and review structural concepts, design methodologies, and engineering solutions from feasibility through detailed design stages.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, calculation packages, and engineering justifications to support design submissions and approvals.
• Conduct structural analyses using advanced FEM software, including linear, non-linear, staged construction, and time-dependent analyses where required.

Marine & Specialist Structures

• Deliver structural designs for marine and coastal infrastructure such as jetties, berths, quay walls, marine platforms, and associated facilities.
• Apply specialist knowledge in marine structural engineering while contributing to a broad range of non-marine projects when required.
• Evaluate complex engineering challenges and propose innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions suitable for construction.

Design & Build Engineering

• Support Design & Build projects by integrating engineering solutions with construction methodologies, sequencing requirements, and project constraints.
• Collaborate closely with construction teams to ensure designs are practical, buildable, and aligned with project execution strategies.
• Provide engineering support during tendering and project execution phases, including design planning, quantity assessments, technical risk reviews, value engineering, and constructability studies.

Coordination & Technical Leadership

• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to ensure efficient delivery of design packages.
• Participate in and lead technical meetings, presenting engineering solutions and communicating key design considerations to stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, promoting technical excellence and knowledge sharing across the department.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes, design standards, and technical best practices.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of structural design experience.
• Proven experience in structural design and analysis of concrete and steel structures.
• Strong background in marine and jetty structures is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience preparing structural calculations, technical reports, and FEM models.
• Experience on Design & Build projects is essential.
• Exposure to temporary works design is considered an advantage.
• Experience across multiple structure types such as buildings, stadiums, marine works, industrial facilities, water treatment plants, and infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Prior Middle East experience is preferred.
• Candidates must demonstrate willingness to work on a broad range of structural projects and not be limited to a single area of specialization.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong expertise in reinforced concrete and structural steel design.
• Advanced knowledge of structural analysis principles and FEM modelling.
• Proven ability to prepare technical reports, design calculations, and engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of international design codes including Eurocodes, ACI, British Standards, and related industry standards.
• Proficient in structural engineering software such as SAP2000, ETABS, IDEA StatiCa, and other relevant FEM tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexible mindset with willingness to work across different structural sectors and project types.

Additional Information

Six Construct is guided by our core values of respect, excellence, co-creation, passion, and unity. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, secure, and motivated to reach their full potential.