Site Geologist - Grouting and Tunnels

SMEC International; Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; Remote; PKR 2,400,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC Pakistan invites applications for a Site Geologist specializing in Grouting and Tunnels for a Hydropower project based in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The role emphasizes geological investigations, monitoring ground conditions, and supporting tunnelling and grouting activities to meet project standards.

The candidate should have 7–10 years of experience, including at least 3 years in tunnelling and grouting, with a strong background in hydropower projects and rock mass classification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Engineering Geology from a recognized university.
• 7–10 years total experience, including at least 3 years in tunnelling and grouting.
• Experience in hydropower, dam, or underground infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of geological mapping, rock mass classification, and grouting techniques.
• Ability to interpret geological conditions and provide practical site recommendations.
• Strong technical reporting, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor geological conditions during tunnel excavation and underground construction.
• Supervise and monitor grouting works, including consolidation and curtain grouting.
• Conduct geological mapping, face mapping, and rock mass assessments.
• Identify geological hazards such as faults, fractures, weak zones, and groundwater.
• Provide geological recommendations for excavation methods and ground support.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and site teams to address geological challenges.
• Maintain geological records, reports, and documentation of tunnelling and grouting activities.
• Ensure all works comply with approved specifications and project requirements.

Skills

Geology

Engineering Geology

Geological mapping

Rock mass classification

Grouting techniques

Tunnelling

Site supervision

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Engineering Geology

Job description

Site Geologist - Grouting and TunnelsThis website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to collect information about how you interact with our website. We use this information in order to improve and customize your browsing experience and for analytics about our visitors both on this website. To find out more, see our Privacy Policy.### Site Geologist - Grouting and TunnelsApply: SMEC Pakistan PIC-KHRE Project Office: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 10, 2026 (28 days left to apply): JR119803**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 organisation. 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 looking for an experienced **Site Geologist - Grouting & Tunnels** for a Hydropower Project based in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan. The successful candidate will be responsible for geological investigations, monitoring ground conditions, and providing technical support for tunnelling and grouting activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and engineering standards. * Monitor and assess geological conditions during tunnel excavation and underground construction activities.* Supervise and monitor grouting works, including consolidation and curtain grouting.* Conduct geological mapping, face mapping, and rock mass assessments.* Identify geological hazards, including faults, fractures, weak zones, and groundwater conditions.* Provide geological recommendations for excavation methods and ground support requirements.* Coordinate with engineering, construction, and site teams to address geological challenges.* Maintain geological records, reports, and documentation of tunnelling and grouting activities.* Ensure all works comply with approved specifications, quality standards, and project requirements. You have a proven record in a similar role, gained in a consultancy setting, and a passion for building trusted relationships that drive positive change and win new work. Suitable applicants will have/be: * Bachelor's degree in Geology or Engineering Geology from a recognized university.* Minimum 7-10 years of overall professional experience, including at least 3 years in tunnelling and grouting works.* Previous experience in hydropower, dam, or underground infrastructure projects.* Strong knowledge of geological mapping, rock mass classification, and grouting techniques.* Ability to interpret geological conditions and provide practical recommendations for site activities.* Strong technical reporting, coordination, and problem-solving skills. 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!### About UsSMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects.SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments.Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.