Head of Geotechnical Engineering

Egis Group; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group is seeking a Geotechnical Lead to oversee multidisciplinary teams on major infrastructure, transportation, and tunnelling projects in India. You will guide investigations, design reviews, and risk assessments, while nurturing client relationships and advancing project delivery excellence.

The role emphasizes leadership of diverse geotechnical professionals, utilization of industry-standard software, and active participation in bids and business development to help win landmark

Qualifications

• Experience leading geotechnical teams on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical deliverables and client interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geotechnical engineering teams across transportation, infrastructure, buildings, and tunnelling projects.
• Provide technical oversight for geotechnical investigations, foundation design, slope stability, retaining structures, ground improvement, and earthworks.
• Develop business strategy, client relationships, and project delivery excellence.
• Review and approve geotechnical reports, designs, and risk assessments.
• Mentor senior engineers and drive technical capability growth.
• Support bids, proposals, and business development initiatives.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Project management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Mentoring

Tools

Plaxis

GeoStudio

Job description

About Us

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group's operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis' long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

About the Role

• Lead and manage geotechnical engineering teams across transportation, infrastructure, buildings, and tunnelling projects.
• Provide technical oversight for geotechnical investigations, foundation design, slope stability, retaining structures, ground improvement, and earthworks.
• Develop business strategy, client relationships, and project delivery excellence.
• Review and approve geotechnical reports, designs, and risk assessments.
• Mentor senior engineers and drive technical capability growth.
• Support bids, proposals, and business development initiatives.

What do we need from you

• Large infrastructure, transportation, highways, rail, metro, or tunnelling projects.
• International project exposure (Middle East, UK, Canada, Australia preferred).
• Leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with industry-standard geotechnical software.