SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER – EARTHWORKS, EXCAVATION & PILING

High-Rise Building Construction Project | Dubai, UAE

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV to jane.pa@ssyenc.com with the following details:

Major earthworks and piling projects completed
Excavation depths and earthwork quantities (m³)
Piling type, diameter, depth, and total number of piles
Scope of direct responsibility and subcontractor management experience
Current salary, expected salary, and notice period

Email Subject: Senior Civil Engineer – Earthworks & Piling

Our HR team will review your application and only shortlisted candidates with full details will be contacted.

Position: Senior Civil Engineer – Earthworks & Piling

Location: Dubai, UAE

Project: High-Rise Residential / Commercial Building

Empoyment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Negotiable based on qualifications and experience

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Senior Civil Engineer capable of independently managing and executing Earthworks, Deep Excavation, Piling, Shoring and Dewatering Works for high-rise building construction projects in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

1. Earthworks & Excavation

Independently plan, manage and execute bulk excavation and deep excavation works.
Supervise soil removal, hauling, disposal, backfilling, grading and compaction activities.
Plan excavation sequences, heavy equipment deployment, manpower allocation and site logistics.
Monitor daily excavation quantities, equipment productivity, progress and costs.

2. Piling & Foundation Works

Manage and coordinate bored piling, pile drilling, reinforcement cage installation and concrete casting.
Supervise piling subcontractors, piling rigs, equipment mobilization and site operations.
Coordinate pile testing, including PIT, PDA and static load tests, as applicable.
Review piling shop drawings, method statements, inspection requests and quality records.
Monitor piling progress, productivity, quality compliance and technical issues.
Coordinate pile head trimming, pile cut-off levels and handover for pile cap and foundation works.

3. Shoring & Dewatering

Coordinate shoring installation, excavation support systems and temporary works.
Supervise dewatering operations and groundwater control during excavation.
Ensure excavation stability, safe working conditions and compliance with approved construction methods.

4. Site Execution & Subcontractor Management

Take full responsibility for daily site execution of earthworks and piling activities.
Manage specialist subcontractors, construction equipment, manpower and site resources.
Prepare construction schedules, work sequences and productivity targets.
Coordinate with consultants, geotechnical engineers, surveyors and project management teams.
Monitor construction quality, HSE compliance, progress and cost performance.
Resolve technical and operational issues to ensure timely completion of works.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
Minimum 10–15 years of construction experience , including at least 5 years in the UAE.
Strong hands-on experience in both Earthworks and Piling Works is essential.
Proven experience in deep excavation and foundation works for high-rise residential or commercial buildings.
Practical knowledge of bored piling, pile testing, excavation support and dewatering systems.
Ability to independently manage earthworks and piling subcontractors.
Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operations, construction planning and site execution.
Experience with reputable UAE main contractors or specialist earthworks and piling contractors is preferred.
Strong leadership, technical coordination and problem-solving skills.

Important – Mandatory Experience

Candidates must have proven practical experience in BOTH Earthworks/Deep Excavation AND Piling Works.

Applicants with only general building construction, superstructure or finishing experience will not be considered suitable for this position.

SR. CIVIL ENGINEER - EARTHWORKS, EXCAVATION & PILING

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