Assistant Resident Engineer Tunnel

Surbana Jurong; Malakand Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC Pakistan is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer (Tunnel) for a dam and hydropower project in Swat, KPK, Pakistan. You will assist the Resident Engineer in supervising tunnel construction, including excavation, lining, shotcrete, rock bolts, and grouting, ensuring compliance with project drawings, specifications and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years' experience in tunnel projects, strong site supervision skills, and a track record in consultancy environments.

Qualifications

• B.Sc/BS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in tunnel construction or hydropower projects.
• Experience supervising tunnel excavation, support systems, shotcrete, rock bolting, and lining.
• Knowledge of tunnelling methods, geotechnical conditions, construction specs, and QC procedures.
• Strong site supervision, reporting, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Resident Engineer in supervising tunnel construction activities.
• Monitor progress and ensure work complies with drawings, specs, and methods.
• Conduct site inspections and coordinate with contractors on technical issues.
• Review method statements, inspection/test plans, and submittals for tunnel works.
• Monitor geological conditions during excavation and maintain site records.

Skills

Tunnel construction

Rock bolting

Shotcrete

Tunnel lining

Site supervision

Technical reporting

Education

B.Sc/BS in Civil Engineering

Job description

## Assistant Resident Engineer TunnelApply: SMEC Pakistan PIC-KHRE Project Office: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 20, 2026 (29 days left to apply): JR119318**About SMEC****Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people.**SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organization. Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers. When you join SMEC, you join a flexible growing organisation that has a genuine commitment to CSR, diversity and improving the world we live in. **The role**We are seeking an experienced **Assistant Resident Engineer (Tunnel)** for a Dam and Hydropower project based in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan. The successful candidate will assist the Resident Engineer in supervising tunnel construction works and ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.* Assist the Resident Engineer in supervising tunnel construction activities, including excavation, tunnel lining, shotcrete application, rock bolting, grouting, and associated underground works.* Monitor construction progress to ensure that work is carried out in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, construction methods, and project requirements.* Conduct site inspections and coordinate with contractors to resolve technical issues.* Review construction method statements, inspection and test plans, material submittals, and other technical documentation related to tunnel construction.* Monitor geological and geotechnical conditions during tunnel excavation.* Monitor construction progress, maintain site records, and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports. With a track record of achievement in a related role, you will have gained your experience in a consultancy environment and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work. Suitable applicants will have/be: * Tertiary qualifications or a related discipline (e.g. B.Sc/BS in Civil Engineering).* Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in tunnel construction, underground infrastructure, dam, or hydropower projects.* Demonstrated experience in supervising tunnel excavation, support systems, shotcrete, rock bolting, tunnel lining, and associated construction activities.* Knowledge of tunnelling methods, geological and geotechnical conditions, construction specifications, and quality control procedures.* Strong skills in site supervision, technical reporting, problem-solving, and coordination with project stakeholders.SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities. **How to apply**All applications must be submitted online and for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact**Taimoor Tariq** **[e-mail]** For further details about us, please visit our website:https://www.smec.com/www.smec.com/careers **All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent Team and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees.**At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!