Gardinia Contracting, the fully integrated construction powerhouse behind Azizi Developments, is delivering iconic projects including Burj Azizi — poised to become the world’s second tallest tower — and the expansive Azizi Venice master community. We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer – Formwork to lead the engineering design, structural analysis, and technical management of climbing formwork systems for these landmark high-rise projects.
About the Role – Climbing Formwork Engineering for Landmark Towers
Core Focus: Self-climbing formwork, crane-supported climbing formwork, and proprietary formwork systems
Flagship Projects: Burj Azizi (world’s 2nd tallest tower) and Azizi Venice waterfront community
Preferred Systems: PERI, Doka, or equivalent formwork systems
Design Standards: BS 5975, EN 12812, EN 12811, Eurocodes, and ACI
Software: STAAD Pro or equivalent, with finite element analysis capability
Career Growth & Skyline-Shaping Impact
Strategic Location: Dubai – home to some of the world’s most ambitious high-rise construction projects
Iconic Portfolio: Work on Burj Azizi, Monaco Mansions, and Azizi Venice
Technical Leadership: Mentor Junior Structural Engineers and provide architectural governance
Career Growth: Advance within a rapidly scaling, fully integrated construction organization
Position Overview
This Senior Structural Engineer – Formwork role designs self-climbing and crane-supported climbing formwork systems, performs structural analysis, and prepares detailed calculation reports for temporary works. You will develop structural models in STAAD Pro, verify structural adequacy across all construction stages, assess wind load effects on climbing systems, review shop drawings for constructability, provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, and coordinate with project managers, consultants, and site teams throughout project execution.
Why This Role Matters: As Senior Structural Engineer – Formwork, you engineer the climbing formwork systems that will construct the world’s second tallest tower, apply deep expertise in structural analysis, wind load assessment, and international design codes to complex high-rise challenges, mentor junior engineers while standardizing engineering practices across a rapidly scaling contracting organization, work hands-on with industry-leading systems like PERI and Doka on landmark Dubai developments, and build a career defined by tangible, skyline-shaping impact on some of the world’s most ambitious construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
Formwork Design & Structural Analysis
- Design self-climbing, crane-supported climbing, and proprietary formwork systems
- Perform structural analysis and prepare detailed calculation reports for temporary works
- Develop structural models using STAAD Pro or equivalent, including finite element analysis
- Verify structural adequacy and stability of formwork solutions during all construction stages
Compliance & Standards
- Ensure compliance with BS 5975, EN 12812, EN 12811, Eurocodes, ACI, and BS Codes
- Review and approve engineering calculations prepared by Design Engineers
- Develop and maintain standard engineering calculation templates and methodologies
- Assess wind load effects on climbing systems and other temporary works
- Design and verify lifting arrangements and climbing sequences
- Review shop drawings and fabrication drawings for technical accuracy and constructability
- Provide engineering support during commissioning and implementation of Jumpform systems
Leadership & Coordination
- Provide technical guidance to Design Engineers and mentor Junior Structural Engineers
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Site Engineers
- Attend technical meetings with consultants, clients, contractors, and stakeholders
- Review RFIs and provide appropriate engineering responses
Quality, Risk & Continuous Improvement
- Review design documentation and participate in internal and external technical audits
- Review engineering risks associated with climbing operations
- Support incident investigations requiring engineering input
- Support commercial teams with technical proposals and value engineering initiatives
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
- Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering is preferred
- Chartered Engineer status is preferred
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of relevant structural/formwork engineering experience
- Minimum age 30 years
- Proven experience in self-climbing and crane-supported climbing formwork systems
- Experience with PERI, Doka, or equivalent formwork systems
- Experience in high-rise building engineering projects is essential
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel design
- Knowledge of international design codes: Eurocodes, ACI, BS, BS 5975, EN 12812, EN 12811
- Experience in structural modelling using STAAD Pro or equivalent; finite element analysis knowledge preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MS Project, and STAAD Pro; Primavera P6 knowledge preferred
Essential Skills
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours; valid driving licence preferred
About Gardinia Contracting
Gardinia Contracting, the fully integrated construction powerhouse behind Azizi Developments, is at the forefront of some of Dubai’s most ambitious real estate ventures, including Burj Azizi and the expansive Azizi Venice master community. From civil works and MEP to interior fit-outs, landscaping, and pools, Gardinia manages every detail in-house through a hands-on, quality-first approach, rapidly scaling to support a growing portfolio of luxury residential, commercial, and hospitality developments.
Career Excellence: Engineer the climbing formwork systems shaping Dubai’s skyline, including the world’s second tallest tower.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior Formwork Engineers: With 10+ years of climbing formwork and high-rise experience
- PERI/Doka System Specialists: Experienced with proprietary climbing formwork platforms
- STAAD Pro Structural Analysts: Skilled in structural modelling and finite element analysis
- Chartered Structural Engineers: Seeking a leadership role on landmark high-rise projects
- Temporary Works Engineers: Deep expertise in wind load assessment and international design codes
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