Geotechnical Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, supervise, and monitor geotechnical investigations and geophysical surveys, including field and laboratory testing performed by contractors.
• Develop geotechnical investigation (GI) scopes of work, prepare field and laboratory testing schedules, and ensure compliance with relevant authority permitting requirements.
• Apply geotechnical and rock engineering principles to analyze site conditions and deliver engineering solutions for moderately complex projects.
• Review geotechnical factual reports and prepare geotechnical interpretative reports.
• Perform geotechnical design for mat and pile foundations on rock, including bridge foundations.
• Design underground structures and support of excavation systems.
• Utilize industry‑standard software including gINT, Roc Lab, Geo Studio, Settle3, LPILE, and AutoCAD for analysis, design, and documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards and codes, including Eurocode, British Standards, and Ashghal Interim Advice Notes.
• Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors throughout project delivery.

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering (mandatory).
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably with engineering design consultants.
• Proven hands‑on experience in geotechnical investigations, geophysical surveys, and contractor supervision for field and laboratory works.
• Hands‑on design experience in rock engineering (mandatory).
• Demonstrated experience in foundation design on rock, including mat and pile foundations for bridge structures.
• Experience in underground construction and support of excavation design.
• Strong experience in preparing GI scopes of work, geotechnical factual reports, and geotechnical interpretative reports.
• Previous experience with an engineering design consultancy, preferably an international consultant (mandatory).
• Proficiency in gINT, Roc Lab, Geo Studio, Settle3, LPILE, and AutoCAD.
• Sound knowledge of Eurocode, British Standards, and Ashghal Interim Advice Notes.
• Business‑level proficiency in English with strong verbal communication skills.

Vertical: Engineering