Lead Ground Improvement Engineer – PMC | Abu Dhabi

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Professional development

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Lead Ground Improvement Engineer for our ADNOC project in Abu Dhabi. The role is based full time at our client office in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and requires overseeing ground improvement activities, reviewing contractor submissions, and ensuring compliance with project specs, international standards, and safety requirements.

You will lead technical reviews, coordinate with geotechnical and structural engineers, manage schedules, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) desirable.
• 15+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Minimum 8 years managing ground improvement works on major infrastructure, industrial, marine, airport, port, or oil & gas projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and approval of ground improvement methodologies submitted by EPC/Construction Contractors.
• Review geotechnical investigation reports, soil improvement designs, calculations, and construction procedures.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, contract requirements, and applicable international standards.
• Coordinate with geotechnical consultants, structural engineers, civil engineers, and designers regarding foundation performance.
• Review instrumentation and monitoring plans for settlement, pore pressure, lateral movement, and other geotechnical parameters.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Ground improvement design

Project management

Quality control

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred

PE or CEng desirable

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Settle3

gINT

AutoCAD

Job description

Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Lead Ground Improvement Engineer for our ADNOC project in Abu Dhabi. The role is based full time at our client office in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and requires overseeing ground improvement activities, reviewing contractor submissions, and ensuring compliance with project specs, international standards, and safety requirements.

You will lead technical reviews, coordinate with geotechnical and structural engineers, manage schedules, and mentor junior staff.