Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Deputy Head

Job Description

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.

Work closely with the Department Head to lead geotechnical design, mentor engineers and designers, and drive technical excellence across UAE and Saudi Arabia projects.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Lead geotechnical and foundation design for complex systems including :

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

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate should meet the following criteria :

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

Technical Skills

Software Proficiency :

PLAXIS 2D / 3D

GeoStudio

LPILE, GROUP, WALLAP

SAFE, ETABS, STAAD.Pro

DeepFND, AllPile

AutoCAD, Revit (advantageous)

Preferred Experience

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.

SHOULD HAVE UAE OR GCC EXPERIENCE.

WORK LOCATION - ABU DHABI.

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