Tunnel Resident Engineer: Lead Safe, On-Time Construction

SMEC; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC invites an experienced Resident Engineer Tunnel to oversee tunnel construction on a major infrastructure project. The role requires coordinating with contractors, supervising teams and stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant tunnel works on schedule.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree, 15+ years in the field, with 7+ years in tunnel engineering and 5+ years as a Resident/Assistant Resident Engineer. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; master’s in Engineering Geology or Rock Mechanics is a plus.
• Minimum 15 years of overall professional experience.
• At least 7 years of relevant tunnel engineering and construction experience.
• Minimum 5 years as a Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer on tunnel projects.
• Strong understanding of tunnel construction methods, safety and quality control.
• Experience on major infrastructure or underground construction projects.
• Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily tunnel works to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, quality standards and project requirements.
• Monitor performance and progress against approved programmes and schedules.
• Inspect tunnel excavation, support systems, lining, portals and related underground works.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and risk requirements.
• Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with approved designs and engineering standards.
• Review tunnel-related method statements, material submittals, shop drawings and construction procedures.
• Monitor materials, workmanship and testing for compliance with project specifications.
• Identify construction risks, geotechnical issues and potential delays, and recommend corrective action.
• Prepare progress reports, site records, inspection reports and tunnel-work documentation.
• Verify measurements, quantities and completed works for payment certification.
• Support project leadership in meeting milestones and ensuring successful delivery.

Skills

Tunnel engineering

Construction supervision

Safety compliance

Quality control

Stakeholder management

Civil engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering Geology or Rock Mechanics

Job description

SMEC invites an experienced Resident Engineer Tunnel to oversee tunnel construction on a major infrastructure project. The role requires coordinating with contractors, supervising teams and stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant tunnel works on schedule.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree, 15+ years in the field, with 7+ years in tunnel engineering and 5+ years as a Resident/Assistant Resident Engineer. Equal opportunity employer.