Technical Director – Building Structures

Technical Director – Building Structures 

Salary: 55,000 – 65,000 AED per month (all inclusive, depending on experience)
Company: International Multi-disciplinary consultancy
Location: Dubai, UAE

Are you a proven leader in structural design engineering with the vision, authority, and technical depth to deliver some of the Middle East’s most ambitious projects?

This is a rare opportunity to join the Dubai Structural Engineering design team of a forward-thinking international consultancy, where iconic architecture and cutting-edge engineering come together to redefine skylines and shape sustainable, resilient communities.

YOUR NEW ROLE

As Technical Director – Building Structures, you will sit at the heart of the business’s growth and delivery strategy, acting as both a technical authority and client-facing leader. This is a career-defining chance to shape project outcomes, mentor the next generation of engineers, and influence the strategic direction of a respected consultancy.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the technical delivery of major structural engineering projects, ensuring design excellence across all stages.

• Acting as a trusted advisor to architects, clients, and stakeholders on complex structural solutions.

• Taking ownership of client relationships, providing leadership in project governance, and ensuring commercial success.

• Overseeing project financial performance, resourcing, and quality assurance across the structures portfolio.

• Driving innovation and sustainable engineering practices, pushing boundaries in design and delivery.

• Mentoring, coaching, and developing engineers at all levels, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.

• Supporting business growth through work winning, bids, and proposals, alongside the Group Directors.

• Representing the consultancy externally within the Middle East structures community as a thought leader.

THE COMPANY

We have partnered with the senior leadership team of this consultancy for nearly 20 years, helping them attract top engineering talent at every level. They are a business founded by a group of like-minded leaders who wanted to create a premier boutique-style international consultancy:

• One that combines the reach of a global player with the feel of a close-knit, entrepreneurial business.

• One that is recognised for pioneering structural solutions on cultural, commercial, residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects across the MENA region.

• One that is committed to a sustainable and inclusive future, with engineering innovation at its core.

Despite their growth, they have retained their collaborative culture, ensuring that every hire is part of a supportive and dynamic environment where talent can flourish and careers can accelerate quickly.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).

• Chartered Engineer (MIStructE or equivalent) strongly preferred.

• Minimum 15 years of structural engineering consultancy experience, with significant time in leadership roles.

• A proven track record in the design and delivery of major structural projects within the Middle East.

• Strong experience in leading multi-disciplinary collaboration with architects and consultants.

• Demonstrable ability to manage teams, mentor talent, and build client relationships at senior level.

• Strong commercial acumen, with experience overseeing project P&L, risk, and governance.

• Additional credibility through industry recognition, thought leadership, or academic engagement will be highly valued.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this exceptional opportunity, please contact James Mowat, Managing Director – EMEA at Energi People, for a confidential discussion.

ABOUT US – ENERGI PEOPLE

Energi People are a privately owned global multi-disciplinary recruitment consultancy, established in 2002.

We are one of the most experienced and successful recruitment consultancies in the built environment & have successfully helped some of the largest and most technically advanced building construction projects across the world be completed by bringing the best technical people in our industry together. We strive to help companies grow & careers flourish.

Our MEP & Structural Design consultancy team have more than 35 years of recruitment experience within engineering recruitment in the MENA region, including a former building services design and project engineer.

James Mowat has been elected as a Judge at the MEP Middle East Awards for the past 3 years running & the CIBSE UAE Awards. A real statement of recognition of our commitment, presence, and dedication to the MENA Built Environment Industry.