Dubai TBM/NATM Tunnels Site Engineer - Lead on Major Rail

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Site Engineer to lead on-site supervision for a major TBM/NATM tunnels rail project in Dubai. You will report to the Construction Manager - Tunnels and represent the client on site, ensuring design conformance and timely progress.

You will review technical submittals, monitor rock support and grouting, and sign off surveys and records to support safe, compliant tunneling execution on a high-profile infrastructure program.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of experience on large infrastructure projects, preferably including major rail schemes with a minimum of 5 years in MEA.
• Proven experience in the construction delivery of underground rail projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering geology, tunnel engineering, civil engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead site supervision works for a major rail project in Dubai as part of the PMEC team.
• Report directly to the Construction Manager - Tunnels and act as the Client’s representative on site.
• Review Contractor construction plans, records, and technical submittals including MARs, RFIs, NCRs and shop drawings.
• Verify rock support and grouting requirements for NATM tunnel advancement through face-mapping and technical checks.
• Approve contractor surveys, monitoring records and installation of tunnel support measures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering geology, tunnel engineering, civil engineering or related field

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Site Engineer to lead on-site supervision for a major TBM/NATM tunnels rail project in Dubai. You will report to the Construction Manager - Tunnels and represent the client on site, ensuring design conformance and timely progress.

You will review technical submittals, monitor rock support and grouting, and sign off surveys and records to support safe, compliant tunneling execution on a high-profile infrastructure program.