KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51^st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Structural Engineer to join our team, based in Dubai, UAE.

You will be responsible for the design, analysis, and construction support of the structural components of a large mixed-use mall project. This includes working closely with architects, contractors, and other engineering teams to ensure that the structural integrity of the building is maintained throughout all phases of the project, from design through construction.

We envisage success in this role to include;

• Develop and maintain professional and meaningful relationships with the client to ensure program and project requirements are being satisfied.
• Design and analyze the structural systems (e.g., foundations, beams, columns, slabs) to ensure safety, stability, and compliance with building codes and regulations.
• Utilize structural design software and methods to calculate loads, stresses, and other structural parameters.
• Develop detailed structural drawings, calculations, and specifications for the mall’s framework, including high-rise elements, retail spaces, and parking areas.
• Providing technical support to the construction team during the execution of the project, including clarifying design intent, reviewing construction methods, and troubleshooting any structural issues that arise on-site.
• Ensure the delivery of the contracted Design and Construction Management services to the client.
• Working closely with architects to integrate structural elements with architectural designs while maintaining safety and functionality.
• Manage and direct the development and maintenance of the program and project schedules for all phases of the project including procurement, planning, design and construction. 
• Ensuring compliance with all KEO internal processes and procedures.
• Reviewing applicable structural codes and standards (e.g., AISC, ACI, Eurocode) and apply them to the project as needed.
• Preparing detailed reports on structural analysis, design decisions, and progress to be submitted to the project manager and other stakeholders.

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 10 years of relevant experience, partnered with Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project. 
• Ability to use structural analysis and design software, including at least one and preferably several of the following: STAAD, ROBOT, ETABS, SAFE, ADAPT, AutoCAD, REVIT.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.