Job Description

Engineer - Geotechnical - Site Supervision - AECOM - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Engineer - Geotechnical role at AECOM Dubai leads geotechnical site supervision activities on complex infrastructure and construction projects. The role ensures geotechnical investigations, designs, and construction works are executed in full compliance with approved specifications, international standards, and UAE authority requirements, maintaining the highest levels of quality and safety on site.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Geo-technical
Salary: 22000-32000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee geotechnical investigations including soil and rock sampling, borehole logging, test pits, and coordination of field and laboratory testing
• Analyse soil, rock, groundwater, and geological data to provide engineering recommendations
• Prepare geotechnical reports, foundation design recommendations, and soil parameter assessments
• Perform slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, and earthworks analyses
• Review and approve geotechnical submittals, method statements, and material test results
• Recommend and assess ground improvement techniques including compaction, grouting, vibro-compaction, soil stabilisation, and dewatering systems
• Identify and assess geotechnical risks such as settlement, liquefaction, erosion, and soil collapsibility
• Monitor excavation, foundation, piling, shoring, and other ground engineering activities on site
• Coordinate with structural, civil, and infrastructure teams to align geotechnical conditions with design requirements
• Review and evaluate piling works including bored piles, driven piles, sheet piles, micropiles, and microtunnelling activities
• Supervise geotechnical testing such as SPT, CPT, FDT, plate load tests, and permeability tests
• Review contractors' geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring plans including piezometers, inclinometers, and settlement markers
• Ensure geotechnical risks are identified, mitigated, and communicated to design and construction teams
• Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, value engineering, and problem-solving sessions
• Prepare technical memos, site observations, NCRs, and follow up on corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, BS, ASTM, Eurocode standards, and local authority regulations

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering, Master's degree preferred
• Professional Engineering licence or equivalent certification
• Minimum ten years of experience in geotechnical engineering and site supervision
• Proven experience on large-scale construction projects in the UAE or similar environments
• Microtunnelling experience
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and ground improvement methods
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant geotechnical software
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, multidisciplinary environment
• High attention to detail with strong commitment to quality and safety

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to work on major transportation and infrastructure projects in Dubai
• Exposure to international geotechnical standards and complex ground engineering challenges
• Collaborative work environment with global technical expertise
• Long-term career growth within a leading global consultancy

About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy. Based in Dubai, AECOM combines global technical excellence with regional knowledge to deliver resilient, safe, and sustainable infrastructure solutions across the Middle East.
Job Title Engineer - Geotechnical - Site Supervision - AECOM - Dubai, UAE
Engineer - Geotechnical - Site Supervision - AECOM - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Engineer - Geotechnical role at AECOM Dubai leads geotechnical site supervision activities on complex infrastructure and construction projects. The role ensures geotechnical investigations, designs, and construction works are executed in full compliance with approved specifications, international standards, and UAE authority requirements, maintaining the highest levels of quality and safety on site.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Geo-technical
Salary: 22000-32000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee geotechnical investigations including soil and rock sampling, borehole logging, test pits, and coordination of field and laboratory testing
• Analyse soil, rock, groundwater, and geological data to provide engineering recommendations
• Prepare geotechnical reports, foundation design recommendations, and soil parameter assessments
• Perform slope stability, settlement, bearing capacity, and earthworks analyses
• Review and approve geotechnical submittals, method statements, and material test results
• Recommend and assess ground improvement techniques including compaction, grouting, vibro-compaction, soil stabilisation, and dewatering systems
• Identify and assess geotechnical risks such as settlement, liquefaction, erosion, and soil collapsibility
• Monitor excavation, foundation, piling, shoring, and other ground engineering activities on site
• Coordinate with structural, civil, and infrastructure teams to align geotechnical conditions with design requirements
• Review and evaluate piling works including bored piles, driven piles, sheet piles, micropiles, and microtunnelling activities
• Supervise geotechnical testing such as SPT, CPT, FDT, plate load tests, and permeability tests
• Review contractors' geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring plans including piezometers, inclinometers, and settlement markers
• Ensure geotechnical risks are identified, mitigated, and communicated to design and construction teams
• Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, value engineering, and problem-solving sessions
• Prepare technical memos, site observations, NCRs, and follow up on corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, BS, ASTM, Eurocode standards, and local authority regulations

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering, Master's degree preferred
• Professional Engineering licence or equivalent certification
• Minimum ten years of experience in geotechnical engineering and site supervision
• Proven experience on large-scale construction projects in the UAE or similar environments
• Microtunnelling experience
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and ground improvement methods
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant geotechnical software
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, multidisciplinary environment
• High attention to detail with strong commitment to quality and safety

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to work on major transportation and infrastructure projects in Dubai
• Exposure to international geotechnical standards and complex ground engineering challenges
• Collaborative work environment with global technical expertise
• Long-term career growth within a leading global consultancy

About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy. Based in Dubai, AECOM combines global technical excellence with regional knowledge to deliver resilient, safe, and sustainable infrastructure solutions across the Middle East.
Post Details
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Salary from 22000.00
Salary to 32000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
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