Structural Engineer – Luxury Hospitality Projects

About the role

Utopia is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to lead the structural design of boutique hospitality villas and hotels worldwide. You will ensure that each project meets the highest safety and seismic standards while preserving the architectural vision.

Key responsibilities

• Design structural systems for luxury villas and boutique hotels, complying with local codes, seismic regulations, and international standards.
• Integrate structural solutions with architecture, interiors, and MEP through close cross‑disciplinary coordination.
• Resolve technical challenges early to protect design intent without compromising performance.
• Produce detailed structural drawings, technical documentation, and construction specifications using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Perform structural analysis, load calculations, and seismic design to optimise safety and performance.
• Guide material selection and detailing to balance cost, sustainability, and architectural intent.
• Review and approve deliverables from third‑party structural consultants, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors.
• Track emerging structural technologies and seismic design trends relevant to high‑end hospitality construction.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering with a specialisation in Structural Engineering.
• 6–10 years of structural design experience at a design consultancy or general contractor.
• Proven experience on low‑rise luxury hospitality projects.
• Strong knowledge of local building codes, seismic regulations and international standards.

Required skills

• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Structural analysis
• Load calculations
• Seismic design

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑profile, ultra‑luxury hospitality projects worldwide.
• Collaborative environment with architects, interior designers, MEP engineers and FF&E teams.
• Hands‑on involvement from concept through construction detailing.