Structural Engineer

VAAL Real Estate, a leading real estate development company in Uganda, is hiring and invites applications from qualified and motivated candidates for the position below.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and validate structural designs, calculations and drawings prepared by consultants to ensure compliance with building codes, safety standards and project specifications.
• Provide structural input during concept and detailed design stages to ensure feasibility, efficiency and cost effectiveness of proposed developments.
• Coordinate with architects, project managers, quantity surveyors and contractors to ensure structural alignment with overall project design and execution plans.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor structural works and ensure compliance with approved drawings, quality standards and construction methodologies.
• Identify and resolve structural issues arising during construction and provide practical technical solutions to avoid delays and cost overruns.
• Review contractor submissions including shop drawings, method statements and material specifications for structural compliance.
• Ensure all structural works comply with relevant local building regulations, safety standards and engineering best practices.
• Support value engineering initiatives to optimise structural systems, reduce costs and improve construction efficiency without compromising quality or safety.
• Assess structural risks during project lifecycle and recommend mitigation measures to project teams.
• Prepare and present technical reports, site inspection findings and structural compliance updates to management.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and provide technical guidance on structural matters affecting timelines, cost and execution.
• Ensure structural integrity is maintained across all VAAL developments from foundation to completion stage.

How to Apply

Applications should be sent to recruitment@vaal.co.ug before 21st June 2026.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days after the application deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.