Senior Structural Design Engineer

Arcadis

Senior Structural Design Engineer leading and managing projects for sustainable building structures. Working with a global team to enhance smart, safe, and sustainable places.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeMakati • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

To lead, manage, and design medium sized projects and satisfy its requirements
To support the more senior engineers in their design of complex elements/structures and be somehow independent in those tasks requiring minimal supervision only
To take on a key role within the sector/discipline, providing leadership, technical advice and leading by example, where appropriate.
Apply technical engineering techniques and methods using international design standards such as UK, US, EU or other international and local Structural Design Codes.
Be accountable to design tasks and drawing checks/detailing that are in line with their level/experience (8-10 years design experience)
Working collaboratively/proactively with the team members in Arcadis GECs, other disciplines, other Arcadis regions and Arcadis clients to deliver coordinated projects to our clients.
Undertake structural analysis and design works within a specified timeframe/budget and with company quality standards and meeting or exceeding client expectations.
Should be familiar with advanced to complex features of engineering/drafting software and advanced design code requirements
Should be able to model from scratch medium to large structures and set-up analysis/design input/parameters ensuring the design is correct and code compliant
Should be able to set-up a time estimate and programme for a small/medium project considering the scope, resources, fee, workflow/critical path of tasks, etc.
Work towards the continuous improvement of self by improving knowledge and skills related to structural engineering
Ensure design resources are working collaboratively, effectively and efficiently by leading/constantly improving the design workflow/processes.
Conduct internal review and quality checks of engineering drawings and design calculations to ensure compliance with the project's requirements and correctness of project deliverables.
Liaise with other disciplines within the Project Team for coordination and ensure all requirements are understood.
Prepare and register all relevant documentation and design reports and ensure all documentation is accurate and in compliance with the Arcadis requirements.
Liaise with the Function Leaders and Design Manager to keep informed of all developments or changes associated with the project.
Deliver technically complete design documentation, summary reports and technical reports for Design Managers.
Develop industry knowledge of international design standards through internal technical training, certifications and continuing education.
Ensure that there is no glaring fundamental flaw in the design
Ability to estimate man-hour/budget requirements for a scope/project
Ability to lead/manage/direct/troubleshoot a project if in case there are commercial issues
Ensure compliance with scope of works, time schedule and cost control.
Ensure team is not only fully utilised but time spent on a project is proportional to the output.
Lead a team on a project ensuring their relationships, morale, career development are taken into consideration
Build rapport with team members and colleagues
Conduct training and guidance to team members.
Monitor the performance of junior team members identifying and ensuring resolution of any issues.
Build rapport with lead office/regional counterparts resulting in trust and repeat projects for the team
Familiar with the company policies and its implementation
Can be assigned to a Task Management role.
Become familiar and compliant with Health and Safety regulations and guidelines.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by your manager or Arcadis.
Promote and participate in the digital initiatives of the team.
Automate design process and workflows.
Prepare a development plan with your line manager during the Professional Development Review and Grow, Perform, Succeed processes and take ownership of achieving the goals identified within this plan.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Licensed Registered Civil Engineer
8 to 10 years minimum relevant post-graduate experience
Experience working in a design consultancy firm is a must
Expert in one or more of the following design and analysis software such as ETABS, SAFE, PROKON, TEDDS, STAAD, RISA, RAM Connection, etc
Familiar in the complex US Design Code requirements of ACI, ASCE, AISC, etc and the theories and concepts behind the requirements
Excellent problem solving and mathematical skills applied in structural engineering based on years experience and background
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is fluent in written and spoken English
Ability to lead, with good influencing, motivating and delegating skills.
Highly proficient in structural engineering design fundamentals
Should be able to perform more complex RC and steel detailing requirements
Can analyse and design more complex elements such transfer structures, pilecaps, mat foundations, seismic systems, corbels, etc
Actively continue to develop personally and technical knowledge and new emerging technology through regular CPD training.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Flexible working hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

structural analysisstructural designRC detailingsteel detailingproject managementbudget estimationdesign documentationcompliance checkingproblem solvingmathematical skills

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsteam collaborationinfluencingmotivatingdelegatingtrainingperformance monitoringrelationship building

Certifications

Licensed Registered Civil EngineerBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering