Senior Geotechnical Lead & Deputy Head - Piling & Groundwork

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will lead complex geotechnical designs, manage a team, and ensure compliance with all standards. Applicants should have a Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering, extensive experience in foundation contracting, and proficiency in relevant software like PLAXIS 3D. This is an opportunity to work on large-scale projects in the UAE, offering considerable career advancement and development potential.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of professional experience, including 5+ years in a senior or leadership role.
• Extensive experience with a piling and foundation contracting company.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical and foundation design for complex systems.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure compliance with international and local codes.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Soil Mechanics

Team Leadership

Communication

Foundation Design

Software Proficiency (PLAXIS 3D)

Ground Improvement Techniques

Education

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

Tools

PLAXIS 3D

SAFE

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will lead complex geotechnical designs, manage a team, and ensure compliance with all standards. Applicants should have a Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering, extensive experience in foundation contracting, and proficiency in relevant software like PLAXIS 3D. This is an opportunity to work on large-scale projects in the UAE, offering considerable career advancement and development potential.