Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

POSITION: Geotechnical Engineer

Technical & Engineering Duties

• Lead geotechnical site investigations, including borehole logging, sampling, and in-situ testing.

• Act as the main link between the client, site, and the technical teams, ensuring effective

communication and timely issue resolution.

• Validate field data, prepare logs, and support accurate and complete technical reports.

• Perform geotechnical design and analysis (foundations, retaining structures, slopes, ground

improvement).

• Provide recommendations for foundation systems and ground improvement techniques.

• Coordinate with HGD for testing samples for the geotechnical Division and the schedule of

such testing.

• Oversee rock testing, ensuring proper sample handling, adherence to standards, and

equipment calibration.

• Supervise soil and groundwater sampling and support environmental data reporting.

• Coordinate with the external laboratories to ensure timely and organised testing results.

• Sign and approve testing work orders and reports for the laboratory on behalf of the

Geotechnical Division

• Assess geotechnical risks and propose mitigation measures.

Project Management

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.

• Prepare project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local and international standards (e.g., ASTM, BS, Eurocodes).

• Implement QA/QC procedures for field and laboratory work.

• Attend different quality audits (ISO & internal audits)

• Understanding of ISO 17025, QA/QC procedures, and audit requirements

Leadership & Mentoring

• Provide technical guidance to site supervisors, junior engineers, geologists, and technicians.

• Review and validate work outputs of team members.

• Support training and development initiatives within the team.

Client & Business Development

• Support proposal preparation and tender submissions.

• Maintain strong client relationships and provide technical advisory services.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of experience in geotechnical engineering

• Experience in large infrastructure or construction projects

• GCC/Qatar experience is an advantage

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of geotechnical investigation methods, testing methods, and data systems,

with awareness of international standards.

• Experience with geotechnical software (e.g., gINT, PLAXIS, GeoStudio)

• Familiarity with site investigation techniques and lab testing