One of our leading Construction industry clients in the UAE is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Deputy Head of the Department, who will hold a strategic leadership position combining advanced technical expertise with team management.

• • Bored piles, secant piles, diaphragm walls, barrettes

    
    

  • Anchors, struts, piled raft foundations

    
    

• Perform advanced 3D finite element modeling using PLAXIS 3D for soil–structure interaction analysis

  
  

• Conduct structural analysis of raft foundations and ground slabs using SAFE

  
  

• Design and review ground improvement works, including:

  
  

  • Vibro compaction

    
    

  • Stone columns

    
    

  • Dynamic compaction

    
    

  • Grouting techniques

    
    

• Review and approve design calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports

  
  

• Ensure full compliance with international and local codes:

  
  

  • BS, Eurocodes, ACI

    
    

  • UAE local authority requirements

    
    

  • Saudi Building Code

    
    

• Manage, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of geotechnical engineers, designers, and CAD draftsmen

  
  

• Coordinate with construction, planning, QA/QC, and commercial teams

  
  

• Support business development, including technical proposals, tenders, and client presentations

  
  

• Provide expert technical input during construction stages and resolve complex site issues

  
  

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering / Soil Mechanics / Civil Engineering from a top-tier university

  
  

• 12–15 years of professional experience, including 5+ years in a senior or leadership role

  
  
• Mandatory: Extensive experience with a piling and foundation contracting company
  (Consultancy-only backgrounds will not be considered)
  

• Advanced proficiency in PLAXIS 3D for FEM and soil–structure interaction

  
  

• Strong working knowledge of SAFE for foundation and slab analysis

  
  

• Hands-on experience in ground improvement techniques

  
  

• Deep expertise in deep foundation systems (piles, diaphragm walls, anchors, barrettes)

  
  

• Proven ability in team leadership, mentoring, and cross-disciplinary coordination

  
  

• Excellent command of English (written and spoken)

  
  

• PE / Chartered Engineer status is highly preferred

  
  

Software Proficiency:

PLAXIS 2D / 3D

GeoStudio

LPILE, GROUP, WALLAP

SAFE, ETABS, STAAD.Pro

DeepFND, AllPile

AutoCAD, Revit (advantageous)

• Delivery of large-scale, complex geotechnical projects in the UAE / GCC

  
  

• Strong understanding of piling construction operations, site supervision, and equipment

  
  

• Experience with digital construction technologies, BIM workflows, and sustainable engineering practices

  
  

• Familiarity with the Dubai Municipality, Abu Dhabi Municipality, and Saudi Building Code requirements.
  

  
  

WORK LOCATION - ABU DHABI.