Qiddiya Investment Company
Geotechnical Manager – CDU 11
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
- Urgent
Job expiry date: 08/12/2025
Job overview
Date posted
24/10/2025
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
SAR 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
08/12/2025
Job description
CDU BU seeks an experienced Geotechnical Manager to oversee complex subsurface engineering on a major metro project in Riyadh. The role focuses on geotechnical supervision for metro stations, viaducts, tunneling (TBM and cut-and-cover), deep foundations, and risk mitigation during excavation and construction phases.
Required skills
geotechnical investigations
tunnel and foundation engineering
pile design
ground improvement methods
soil-structure interaction
geotechnical software (PLAXIS, GeoStudio, Settle3)
risk assessment
report writing
project supervision
civil infrastructure compliance
metro and underground works
collaboration with civil and structural teams
Key responsibilities
- Lead site investigations including boreholes, CPTs, geophysical studies, and lab analyses
- Analyze geotechnical data to design safe and cost-effective foundation systems
- Advise on TBM operations, tunneling methods, and deep excavation stability
- Review and validate geotechnical designs, reports, and method statements
- Coordinate with structural and civil teams to incorporate geotechnical parameters
- Monitor ground movements during construction and propose mitigation strategies
- Assist in contractor and consultant performance oversight on geotechnical deliverables
- Ensure adherence to local/international standards like Eurocode, BS, ASTM
- Support design of ground improvement solutions where required
- Interface with stakeholders including contractors, regulatory bodies, and consultants
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering
- 5–10 years in geotechnical supervision, ideally in metro or infrastructure projects
- Advanced knowledge of pile design, tunnel behavior, and excavation support
- Proficiency in tools like PLAXIS, GeoStudio, Settle3
- Familiar with groundwater management, soil behavior, and settlement risk
- Strong report writing and analytical skills
- Fluency in English (Arabic is a plus)
- Preferred: Chartered Engineer (CEng/PE), site safety certifications
