Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Geotechnical Design & Analysis

• Develop detailed designs and calculations for excavation support systems, including sheet

piles, soldier piles, interlocking piles, and braced excavations.

• Conduct soil-structure interaction analyses, retaining wall stability assessments, and

settlement predictions.

• Ensure designs comply with project requirements, UAE codes, and international standards

(BS, Eurocodes, ASTM, etc.).

Tender & Technical Support

• Prepare geotechnical input for technical proposals and tender submissions.

• Provide expert guidance on excavation methods, shoring systems, and temporary works

solutions.

• Review geotechnical specifications and collaborate with the project team to propose safe,

efficient, and cost-effective solutions.

Site Liaison & Technical Support

• Support site teams in implementing excavation support systems according to approved

designs.

• Provide technical advice for construction challenges, design modifications, or unforeseen soil conditions

conditions.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare geotechnical design reports, method statements, risk assessments, and all

necessary documentation for client or authority approval.

• Maintain records of design assumptions, calculation notes, and correspondence related to

geotechnical work.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in geotechnical design, excavation support, or temporary

works for deep excavations.

• Strong experience with sheet piles, secant piles, diaphragm wall, and other earth retention

systems.

• Proficiency in geotechnical and structural analysis software.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

Highly Desirable

• Experience with deep excavation projects, urban construction, or confined site conditions.

• Familiarity with UAE construction safety standards and authority approval processes.

• Dubai Municipality (DM) Engineer Registration

• Society of Engineers – UAE (SOE) Membership

• Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM) Engineer Registration

Personal Skills

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret geotechnical data and develop a practical design

  solutions.

  • Leadership: Experience guiding and mentoring drafting staff.

  • Communication: Strong skills to liaise with multidisciplinary teams and present technical

  information clearly.

  • Detail-Oriented: High accuracy in calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.

  • Problem-Solving: Capable of developing solutions for complex excavation challenges.

  • Time Management: Ability to handle multiple projects, tenders, and deadlines efficiently