Associate Director - Underground Structures
Core
Lead the design, construction supervision, and technical management of underground infrastructure for the UAE's high-speed rail network, focusing on tunnels, stations, and shafts.
Role type
Senior IC Associate Director (Civil/Structural Engineering)
Builds
High-speed rail tunnels, underground stations, and ventilation shafts for the UAE
Domain
Transportation infrastructure (High-speed rail) + Geotechnical engineering
Required skills
Tunnel boring machine (TBM) design and integration, Cut-and-cover and mined tunneling methods, Geotechnical engineering (soil-structure interaction), Deep tunnel and underground station design, Fire and life safety strategy for underground spaces, Large-scale infrastructure project management, Stakeholder coordination with government and military
Preferred skills
Experience with AASHTO LRFD and Eurocode standards, High-speed rail project delivery experience, Ground improvement techniques
Technologies
TBM, Cut-and-cover, Mined tunneling, AASHTO LRFD, Eurocode
Responsibilities
Develop solutions for TBM drives and ventilation shafts, Oversee construction activities for deep tunnels and stations, Implement fire and life safety strategies, Coordinate with government agencies and private stakeholders, Provide technical guidance on construction methodologies, Manage large-scale infrastructure projects including budget and risk
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities