Senior Geotechnical Engineer Deputy Head

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 355,000 - 426,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Deputy Head of Department to lead a multidisciplinary team and drive technical excellence across UAE and Saudi Arabia projects.

The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on design, advanced FEM analysis, and client-focused delivery. UAE/GCC experience, strong English, and chartered status are highly preferred for this senior position.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical and foundation design for complex systems.
• Perform 3D finite element modeling using PLAXIS 3D.
• Conduct structural analysis of raft foundations and ground slabs using SAFE.
• Review and approve design calculations, drawings, specifications and reports.
• Ensure compliance with BS, Eurocodes, ACI, UAE local authorities, and Saudi Building Code.
• Mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team of geotechnical engineers and CAD staff.
• Coordinate with construction planning, QA/QC and commercial teams.
• Support business development with technical proposals and tenders.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Leadership

Project Management

Team Mentoring

English Proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering / Soil Mechanics / Civil Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS 2D/3D

GeoStudio

LPILE

WALLAP

SAFE

ETABS

DeepFND

AutoCAD/Revit

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 soilstructure 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:

• Masters degree in Geotechnical Engineering / Soil Mechanics / Civil Engineering from a top-tier university
• 1215 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 soilstructure 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
• 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.

Key Skills

Construction Inspection, Business Development, GIS, Geotechnical Engineering, Communication skills, Construction Experience, Data Collection, Project Management, Project Planning, Autocad, Horizontal Drilling, Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 35000 - 35000