Senior Civil Design Engineer
- A global multidisciplinary consultancy with 16,500+ professionals across 40+ countries
- Delivering world-class infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions
- Driving innovation, digital delivery, and sustainable development across major projects
About RBG:
Robert Bird Group is a global consulting engineering firm renowned for technical excellence across civil, structural, and specialist disciplines. As part of the Surbana Jurong Group, we combine world‑class engineering, digital delivery, and collaborative culture to deliver high‑performance outcomes across the built environment.Our teams work across multi‑disciplinary civil and complex urban development, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and client partnership.
About the Role:
We are currently seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in the UAE (Dubai or Abu Dhabi), supporting the delivery of large-scale urban infrastructure and masterplanning projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and delivery of stormwater drainage systems, including SuDS and hydraulic modelling
- Prepare flood risk assessments (FRA) and drainage strategies for planning and detailed design
- Develop earthworks, grading, and road design using Civil 3D
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across utilities, structures, and planning
- Manage design packages from concept through to the construction stage
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to support project delivery
- Mentor junior engineers and support internal technical development
- Ensure compliance with UAE authority requirements and international standards
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- 8-12 years of experience in urban civil infrastructure design
Strong expertise in:
- Stormwater drainage and hydraulic modelling
- SuDS and flood risk assessments
- Earthworks and road design
Proficiency in:
- Civil 3D
- MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage
- GIS tools
- Prior Middle East project experience is an advantage
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Why Join RBG
Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people-centric environments across 40+ countries. Work with world-class teams and lead impactful landscape design across the region.
All recruitment activities go through our internal Talent Acquisition Team, and currently, this role doesn't require agency input.
Please do not forward resumes directly to RBG/SJ employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
**Only shortlisted candidates will be notified**