CSA Designer (Civil / Structural / Architectural)

About the role

The CSA Designer will act on behalf of the Project Management Consultant to independently review civil, structural and architectural design deliverables for data‑center facilities. The role is on‑site in Damascus Governorate and covers all design stages from concept to Issued for Construction.

Key responsibilities

• Review and assess design submissions across concept, schematic, detailed design, IFC, shop drawings and issue actionable comments within agreed timeframes.
• Evaluate structural packages (foundations, slabs, steel and concrete systems) for code compliance, calculations accuracy and suitability for data‑center loads, including seismic requirements.
• Assess architectural packages (floor plans, elevations, façade details, raised‑floor layouts) for alignment with functional brief and space programming.
• Check civil designs (site grading, drainage, retaining structures, utility trenches) for technical soundness and coordination with building footprints.
• Verify coordination of MEP/ICT requirements, BIM model LOD, clash detection and maintain a register of open review comments.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Architecture.
• 8–12 years of consultancy‑side design experience on data‑center or mission‑critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of international design codes (EN 1990‑1994, EN 1997‑1998), BS standards and relevant ISO frameworks.
• Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary design‑review environments and produce clear technical correspondence.

Required skills

• Structural analysis tools: ETABS, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000 (or equivalents).
• BIM coordination software: Revit, Navisworks.
• Understanding of raised‑floor systems, high equipment loadings and seismic design for data centres.