--- title: 'Senior Structural Design Engineer – Quay walls and Jetties (UAE) at Cabo Norte Professionals' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-structural-design-engineer-quay-walls-and-jetties-uae-cabo-norte-ty5jat38x5y3' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Senior Structural Design Engineer – Quay walls and Jetties (UAE) at Cabo Norte Professionals - **Company:** Cabo Norte Professionals - **Location:** Dubai, United Arab Emirates - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-06-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/cabonorte/e6aa58fe-8c55-4b09-881b-67843a304a83 ## Job description We are looking for a Senior Structural Design Engineer who will contribute to the design and engineering of marine and civil infrastructure projects. You will be involved throughout project development phases, from concept design and tender support through detailed engineering and construction support. The role requires strong structural engineering expertise combined with experience in marine infrastructure and multidisciplinary project environments. In this role, you will work closely with engineering, construction, and project teams to develop structural solutions that are technically sound, compliant with project requirements, and aligned with construction and execution considerations. ## Your Contribution Structural Design & Engineering - Prepare and review structural designs, calculations, and technical documentation for marine and civil infrastructure projects - Contribute to the design of quay walls, jetties, marine platforms, dolphins and mooring structures, sheet pile and combi-wall systems, piled marine structures, retaining structures, port infrastructure, waterfront developments, and temporary works associated with marine construction - Ensure designs comply with project requirements, applicable standards, and construction constraints Structural Analysis - Perform structural analyses using industry-standard engineering software - Support the development and verification of reinforced concrete structures, steel structures, marine foundations, temporary works, construction stage analyses, and soil-structure interaction assessments - Review engineering assumptions and contribute to technically sound engineering solutions Design & Construction Coordination - Collaborate with construction, methods, and project teams to support practical and executable engineering solutions - Contribute to constructability reviews, design optimization initiatives, value engineering exercises, construction sequencing assessments, temporary works integration, and technical risk identification - Support alignment between engineering design and project execution requirements Tender & Pre-Construction Support - Support tender and pre-construction activities by providing structural engineering input during project development phases - Contribute to technical proposal preparation, preliminary design development, quantity verification, engineering studies, alternative design evaluations, and technical clarifications - Assist in developing technically competitive and commercially viable project solutions Technical Coordination - Coordinate with structural, geotechnical, and marine engineers, construction teams, external consultants, and project stakeholders - Support multidisciplinary collaboration and technical alignment throughout project development and delivery phases ## Your Profile Education & Qualifications - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering - Professional engineering accreditation is considered an advantage ## Experience - Minimum 8 years of structural design experience - Proven experience within marine, port, waterfront, or civil infrastructure projects - Strong experience in reinforced concrete and steel structural design - Experience working within Design & Build project environments is preferred - Exposure to both permanent and temporary works design is considered an advantage Technical Expertise - Strong understanding of structural analysis and design principles - Knowledge of reinforced concrete design, steel design, marine structures, geotechnical interfaces, and soil-structure interaction concepts - Familiarity with international engineering standards and design codes - Experience with structural analysis software such as SAP2000, MIDAS, STAAD Pro, PLAXIS, ANSYS, or similar platforms is preferred ## Preferred Project Experience Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: - Quay wall design - Jetty design - Marine piling systems - Port infrastructure - Waterfront developments - Retaining structures - Temporary works engineering - Marine construction support ## Skills & Working Style - Ability to develop practical engineering solutions that balance technical, commercial, and operational considerations - Understanding of constructability and execution challenges within marine projects - Experience supporting tender engineering and project delivery activities - Strong coordination and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary project environments ## What We Offer You will join an engineering environment delivering marine and infrastructure projects within multidisciplinary project teams. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to Design & Build projects, collaborate with experienced engineering and construction professionals, and support the development of engineering solutions from concept through project execution. In addition to a competitive salary package, you will gain exposure to technically demanding project environments and opportunities for professional growth and development. ## About Cabo Norte Professionals Cabo Norte Professionals is a team of highly driven recruitment experts based in Belgium with 20 years of in-house recruitment expertise in Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, France, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia. It’s our talent to find yours! We recruit candidates for our clients’ companies as if it were for our own. We share our passion for their business with you. We get you inspired. Tell you all about their story and vision and your possible future role herein. We make it personal, tailored to your ambition and expectations. After all, you are not looking for a job, but a career offering possibilities, perspective and growth. We are here to pave your way to success. Our clients are important players in their industry and niche, operating in the BENELUX area, France or internationally, active in Architecture, Construction & Civil Engineering, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Real Estate & Development, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Energy, Health, Safety & Environment, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Industry Interested? Hit the Apply Now button on this page and upload your up to date CV. We will get back to you as soon as we see a match. You may upload your CV in PDF format in English, Dutch or French. You’ve got questions? Use the contact form on our website and we will get back to you as quickly as possible. ## About Cabo Norte Professionals ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Cabo Norte Professionals is a boutique talent hunting and executive search firm serving the construction, engineering, maritime, offshore, and energy industries globally. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Belgium - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Robin Van Santvoort ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Executive search, recruitment & selection for construction, civil engineering, marine infrastructure, dredging, offshore oil & gas, offshore wind, water treatment, BIM/digital engineering, and energy. - **Target customers**: B2B – large engineering and construction firms, project owners, and EPC contractors, primarily in the BENELUX, France, Middle East, and Africa. - **Mission or purpose**: “To help candidates reach the summit in their career by connecting them to a curated selection of top employers” and to build long-term relationships based on quality over volume. ## Products & Services - **Executive Search**: Retained search for senior leadership roles (e.g., Construction Director, Project Director, Corporate Procurement Manager). - **Recruitment & Selection**: Sourcing of mid-to-senior technical professionals (e.g., Planning Engineers, Equipment Planning Engineers, Site Superintendents). - **BIM & Digital Engineering Talent**: Specialised search for BIM engineers, VR/AR specialists, and digital twins experts to support the digital revolution in construction. - **Expression of Interest (EOI) Pipeline**: A proactive talent pool approach where candidates register interest for future roles on specific projects or locations. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private, bootstrapped). - **Key Metric**: Total funding – none publicly known; the company is self-funded. - **Headcount**: 4 employees (as of latest data), with a distributed workforce in Belgium and Singapore. - **LinkedIn followers**: ~708 (monthly growth +3.4%). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: None publicly listed. ## Competitive Advantages - **Niche expertise**: Over a decade and a half of sourcing experience specifically in maritime, dredging, offshore, and civil construction – industries where generalist recruiters struggle. - **Quality vs. volume**: “We don’t do volume, but we do guarantee quality hires” – a boutique approach that differentiates from large-scale RPOs. - **Global reach with local roots**: Strong network in BENELUX, France, and the Middle East; ability to source international talent for complex project-driven roles. - **Forward-looking focus**: Actively investing in the digital engineering talent market (BIM, VR, AR, AI) – a fast-growing niche. ## Strategic Focus - **Digital transformation in construction**: Expanding the recruitment pipeline for BIM engineers and digital engineering roles to meet client demand. - **Geographic expansion**: Targeting international markets (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Africa) through EOI campaigns for marine and infrastructure projects. - **Permanent staffing solutions**: Shifting from purely project-based hiring to supporting clients’ permanent staffing needs at both technical and corporate levels. ## Why Work Here - **Small, agile team**: Close-knit environment where your work directly impacts high-stakes hiring decisions. - **International exposure**: Opportunities to work with clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa on landmark infrastructure projects. - **Culture of respect and diversity**: The company explicitly values diversity, inclusion, and will only represent clients sharing those values. - **Remote-friendly signals**: Team members in Belgium and Singapore; likely supports flexible or remote arrangements (not explicitly stated). - **Perks**: Not publicly detailed, but typical for boutique firms – autonomy, direct client relationships, and a strong sense of purpose. ## Sources 1. [cabonorteprofessionals.eu](https://cabonorteprofessionals.eu/) 2. [cabonorteprofessionals.eu/about-us](https://cabonorteprofessionals.eu/about-us) 3. [cabonorteprofessionals.eu/jobs](https://cabonorteprofessionals.eu/jobs) 4. [jobs.lever.co/cabonorte](https://jobs.lever.co/cabonorte) 5. 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