Design Engineer – Advanced Technical Services (ATS) NEW

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch

Robert Bird Group (RBG) is expanding our Advanced Technical Services (ATS) team, the prime Applied Science hub within SJ, and seeking a talented Design Engineer with a strong analytical mindset and passion for solving complex engineering challenges. Our ATS team specializes in advanced structural analysis, performance based design, and transdisciplinary engineering solutions across major global projects and special investigations.

Types of Projects

• Large span sports and stadium structures
• Seismic and complex structural systems for mega developments
• Major transport infrastructure, including rail and metro
• High rise commercial and mixed use buildings
• Vibration, dynamic, and performance based engineering studies
• Fire, impact and blast studies
• Emerging sectors such as nuclear and advanced energy projects

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed structural design, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Build, analyze, and check numerical models, including nonlinear, dynamic, seismic, thermal, and progressive collapse modeling.
• Support projects from concept design through detailed design and construction phases.
• Apply RBG construction engineering methods, standards, and technical procedures.
• Design and oversee drafting of temporary works such as falsework, support towers, access platforms, and lifting beams.
• Develop construction sequencing and crane erection schemes for complex structures.
• Conduct site inspections, liaise with site teams, and integrate findings into engineering outputs.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary internal teams.
• Support project resource planning, programming, scheduling, and progress monitoring.
• Implement Quality Assurance (QA) procedures across all deliverables.
• Represent and promote RBG professionally to clients and industry partners.
• Support project financial awareness, including fee variations, invoicing, and cost control.
• Maintain strong client service, responsiveness, and satisfaction.
• Assist in training, mentoring, and guiding graduates and junior draftspersons.
• Implement and monitor Health & Safety requirements on all assigned projects.
• Participate in Workplace Health & Safety committee activities when required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Solid grasp of structural engineering principles and advanced analytical methods.
• Experience with FE/modelling tools (e.g., ABAQUS, ANSYS, LS DYNA, Strand7, MIDAS) is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of structural design codes and performance based engineering.
• Ability to develop, interrogate, and clearly communicate complex engineering models and outputs.
• Strong written and verbal communication; effective collaborator in multidisciplinary teams.
• Programming/automation skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Dynamo) desirable.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

What we offer you

• Birthday leave, corporate health insurance rates, paid parental leave.
• Recognition awards, an active and engaging social club.
• Supportive team environment encouraging a healthy lifestyle balance.

Reasonable Adjustments

• We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.
• If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support-such as receiving the application form in an alternative format-please contact our recruitment team.