Geotechnical Engineer

Atkins Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing geotechnical investigations and designing infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of geotechnical experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency in geotechnical software. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Accommodation allowance

Transportation allowance

Medical and life insurance

Annual flight allowance

Employee Well-Being Programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in geotechnical investigation and design.
• 5+ years of experience in civil/geotechnical consultancy.
• Working towards chartered status.
• High numeracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical investigations and manage projects.
• Design deep and shallow foundations.
• Work with environmental science and engineering professionals.

Skills

Geotechnical investigation management

Design of foundations and retaining walls

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Software proficiency (gINT, Slope W, Seep W)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

gINT

Slope W

Seep W

Job description

Overview

Our Middle East offices include the UAE (Dubai & Abu Dhabi), Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia & Kuwait. As a provider of multi disciplined technical services to the built environment Atkins in the Middle East is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first class solutions which combine innovation, imagination and best practice.

We currently have an opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our expanding team in the Middle East and work on a range of challenging projects and specifically in our expanding Ground Engineering team based in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will be required to work a variety of roles including geotechnical investigations scoping, management and interpretation in addition to geotechnical design for infrastructure projects alongside a variety of environmental science and engineering professionals.

Qualifications

• A proven track record in geotechnical investigation management and interpretation and the design of deep and shallow foundations, piles, retaining walls and other related infrastructure.
• Experience of working in a fast moving engineering consultancy environment (ideally including international experience)
• A high level of technical capability and attention to detail
• A good academic background with a civil engineering / geotechnical engineering bachelors or masters degree.
• A minimum of 5+ years experience in the civil / geotechnical fields in a consulting environment
• Working towards chartered status (or equivalent) within a relevant professional association
• A high level of numeracy and attention to details with the ability to self check and produce accurate work
• Appropriate experience in the use of geotechnical analysis software (gINT, Slope W & Seep W etc.)
• Good written and verbal communication skills (clear, concise report writing will be required)
• Preference will b

Behaviours

• Excellent team player
• Decisive, clear and consistent in approach to Geotechnical Engineering Design
• Sound communicator
• Excellent technical judgement
• Adaptable
• Willingness to participate in all aspects of Ground Engineering workload delivery
• Understand the importance of technical accuracy with a high attention to detail
• Passionate about Engineering and drive to exceed the requirements of internal and external stakeholders

Rewards & Benefits

• We offer an excellent package which includes:
• A competitive salary
• Accommodation allowance
• Transportation allowance
• 22 calendar days annual leave (based on 5 day working week)
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

About The Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the world’s major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:
• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).