BESIX

Water Infrastructure

SeniorCivil/StructuralEngineerWaterInfrastructure

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Civil / Structural Engineer – Water Infrastructure at BESIX. Skills: Civil / Structural Engineering, Water Infrastructure, Tendering, Design Review, Cost Estimation, Value Engineering. Lead the review and validation of civil and structural designs prepared by consultants, licensors, and EPC partners. Review structural calculations, challenge design assumptions, and guide engineering development from concept through detailed design”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring that civil and structural solutions are technically sound, cost-efficient, constructible, and aligned with project delivery requirements; timely and high-quality engineering deliverables

Industry & Context.

Water Infrastructure
Problems you'll solve

analytical skills

Eligibility Requirements

Middle East experience is mandatory

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

background in civil and structural engineering related to environmental and water infrastructure projects, Experience in sewage treatment plants, pumping stations, clarifiers, tanks, and hydraulic structures, Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and bridge engineering design with construction realities, analytical skills with a practical and delivery-focused engineering approach, Experience in tendering, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, and value engineering, communication and stakeholder management skills, Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, Minimum 8–10 years of experience in environmental infrastructure projects, preferably water or wastewater treatment, Middle East experience is mandatory, knowledge of reinforced concrete design for hydraulic structures, Familiarity with international design standards such as Eurocodes, ACI, and BS standards, Fluent English is required

Nice to Have

European project or supplier exposure is preferred, Hindi or Arabic is a plus

What You'll Do.

Lead the review and validation of civil and structural designs prepared by consultants

Review structural calculations

challenge design assumptions

and guide engineering development from concept through detailed design

Support tendering activities including BOQ preparation

and pricing strategies

Propose optimized structural solutions for water and wastewater treatment facilities with a focus on constructability

and CAPEX optimization

Ensure compliance with international codes and standards including Eurocodes

Provide technical support during execution phases including design review follow-up and interface with site teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate closely with process, mechanical, and construction teams to ensure integration of civil and structural works; Liaise with consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality engineering deliverables; Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and bridge engineering design with construction realities

Communication Scope

communication skills; stakeholder management skills; Fluent English is required

Full Job Description

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. Why This Role Matters As part of BESIX Environment, this role supports the development of sewage treatment plants and related water infrastructure projects across the region. The Senior Civil / Structural Engineer will play a key role during tendering and early design stages, ensuring that civil and structural solutions are technically sound, cost-efficient, constructible, and aligned with project delivery requirements. What You’ll Drive * Lead the review and validation of civil and structural designs prepared by consultants, licensors, and EPC partners. * Review structural calculations, challenge design assumptions, and guide engineering development from concept through detailed design. * Coordinate closely with process, mechanical, and construction teams to ensure integration of civil and structural works. * Support tendering activities including BOQ preparation, cost estimation, value engineering, and pricing strategies. * Propose optimized structural solutions for water and wastewater treatment facilities with a focus on constructability, durability, and CAPEX optimization. * Ensure compliance with international codes and standards including Eurocodes, ACI, and BS standards. * Liaise with consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality engineering deliverables. * Provide technical support during execution phases in

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