Senior Geotechnical Site Engineer

Your tasks

About the Role We are seeking an authoritative and seasoned Senior Geotechnical Site Engineer to serve as the Owner’s Consultant Representative on a high-profile mega infrastructure project.

In this role, you will be responsible for technical leadership, geotechnical design validation, and critical site decision-making to ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, and engineering standards.

Act as the primary, authorized on-site decision-maker for geotechnical matters representing the Owner's Consultant, ensuring continuous reporting and alignment with the Head Office.

• Perform comprehensive, rigorous technical reviews and audits of all geotechnical data, calculations, soil investigation reports, technical submittals, and method statements, etc.
• Make firm, site-based technical decisions and resolve site issues through direct technical discussions with international and local contractors.
• Provide expert site oversight on critical geotechnical works, including soil analysis, foundation design validation, slope stability assessments, deep excavations, dewatering systems, and ground improvement.
• Ensure all geotechnical works strictly comply with diverse international codes, local standards, and project specifications.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret all on-site geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring data to ensure site safety and structural integrity during construction.
• Conduct rigorous site inspections to verify execution quality, validate contractor design assumptions against actual ground conditions, and submit detailed reports to the Head Office.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary site teams and stakeholders to drive project execution safely and on schedule.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Geotechnical Engineering (Doctorate degree is highly preferred).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in both geotechnical design and site execution/construction management for large infrastructure projects.
• Must have completed at least 5 major similar projects acting as a Geotechnical Lead.
• Proven track record in both detailed design analysis and authoritative site-based decision-making.
• Deep expertise in comprehensive soil analysis, foundation design, ground improvements, dewatering systems, shoring systems, and slope stability assessments.
• Extensive knowledge of international and local geotechnical codes, design methodologies, and execution standards.
• Absolute fluency in English (both written and spoken) is required for effective technical communication and decision-making with international stakeholders (French is preferred).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to make sound, rapid technical decisions on-site under tight schedules.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to navigate interactions between diverse multinational teams and the Head Office.