Due to the continuing success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm.

We are headquartered in London, Riyadh, Singapore and Dubai, Cape Town, Cairo & Sydney working throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory and Commissioning, Handover and Asset Management.

We pride ourselves in being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated team with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management and acoustics.

Job Purpose

As a Principal Structural Engineer at AESG you will provide strategic technical leadership and oversight for major/complex building projects. The role sets technical direction, leads multidisciplinary coordination, acts as the senior technical authority for projects, and supports innovation, quality assurance, and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the structural engineering function for major projects from concept through completion.
• Define project technical strategies aligned with client objectives, regulations, and delivery requirements.
• Review and approve complex structural designs, calculations, and specifications.
• Act as the primary technical authority in client and project meetings.
• Provide expert mentorship to senior engineers, engineers, graduates, and BIM teams.
• Oversee quality assurance, technical audits, compliance checks, and design reviews.
• Drive innovation in structural engineering, including advanced analysis, BIM-enabled workflows, and parametric/digital tools.
• Manage relationships with clients, contractors, authorities, and key stakeholders.
• Support technical proposals, presentations, and pursuit activity for new work.
• Ensure strong HSE and quality culture across projects.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• 12-15 years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in concrete, steel, and advanced structural analysis.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong business acumen and ability to contribute to growth initiatives.
• Chartered or equivalent professional registration preferred.