Geotechnical Principal Engineer As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built environment Atkins is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first-class solutions which combine, innovation, imagination and best practice.
Atkins has an impressive portfolio of prestigious infrastructure, tunnelling and underground works projects and we are currently seeking a Geotechnical Principal Engineer to work on major infrastructure projects to be based in our Dubai office. Responsibilities: The candidate will be required to work a variety of roles and projects including geotechnical investigations scoping, management and interpretation in addition to geotechnical design for infrastructure and built environment projects alongside a variety of environmental science and engineering professionals. Whilst the candidate will be required to report to the Regional Head of Geotechnical services, he will also be expected to manage and mentor a small team of geotechnical engineers – providing technical and managerial guidance where necessary. Requirements: Candidates should possess the following:

• A proven track record in geotechnical investigation management and interpretation and the design of deep and shallow foundations, piles, retaining walls and other related infrastructure.
• Experience in managing a small team of junior engineers to deliver projects on time and to specified budgets – reporting to the Regional Head of geotechnical.
• Experience of working in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment (ideally including international experience);
• A high level of technical capability and attention to detail.
• A good academic background with a civil engineering / geotechnical engineering bachelors or master’s degree.
• 12 - 15 years’ experience in the civil / geotechnical fields in a consulting environment with a minimum of 5 years Middle East experience.
• Working towards chartered status (or equivalent) within a relevant professional association.
• A high level of numeracy and attention to details with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work.
• Appropriate experience in the use of geotechnical analysis software (gINT, PLAXIS, Slope W, Seep W and Piglet etc.)
• Good written and verbal communication skills (clear, concise report writing will be required)
• Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience working on infrastructure & mixed used Projects.

The Individual:

• Ability to adapt to different cultures and working environments to build rapport with Contractors and Clients.
• Willingness to collaborate and work effectively within a team environment – leading where necessary.
• Demonstrate sound relationship-building skills with both clients and staff and an ability to influence and coach others.
• Experience and confidence in using written and spoken English within a business environment.
• Willingness to travel from time to time on project assignments.

Salary & Benefits:

• A competitive tax free salary for the right candidate;
• Accommodation allowance;
• Transportation allowance;
• 22 calendar days annual leave;
• Medical and life insurance cover;
• Company gratuity scheme;
• Discretionary bonus scheme;
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.

SNC Lavalin's Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group. As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region. We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes. Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah. Active in the Middle East for over 20 years, we have offices in the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia. We hire and retain only the best people in the industry. Our success is built on recruiting – and then developing – brilliant people from a broad range of professional and cultural backgrounds. It’s precisely this diversity of talent that sets us apart. Acquired by SNC Lavalin in 2017, we also have an extensive depth of geographic exposure across 50 countries and the breadth of 53,000 experts. As one of the largest engineering consultants, we have access to 17,000 staff in the Middle East making us one of the largest multidisciplinary consultancies in the region.