Geotechnical & Topographical Engineer

				Overview:

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you'll discover more than just a job - you'll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses. 

Responsibilities:

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Geotechnical & Topographical Engineer to join our team based in Dubai.

We envisage success in this role to include; 

* Plan, supervise, and interpret subsurface investigations including boreholes, test pits, and cone penetration tests.

* Coordinate laboratory and in-situ testing of soil, rock, and groundwater conditions.

* Evaluate soil bearing capacity, settlement, slope stability, and liquefaction potential.

* Provide geotechnical design recommendations for road embankments, retaining structures, foundations, and ground improvement methods.

* Prepare geotechnical investigation and interpretation reports.

* Review and validate geotechnical reports submitted by contractors or third parties.

* Review geotechnical aspects of design drawings and construction methodologies.

* Provide technical advice during excavation, piling, dewatering, and ground improvement works.

* Monitor geotechnical instrumentation and interpret results for design validation and safety assurance.

* Oversee topographical surveys including total station, GPS, LiDAR, and drone-based mapping.

* Ensure survey works meet project accuracy standards and defined scope.

* Review and validate survey data including DTMs, contours, benchmarks, and longitudinal profiles.

* Analyze terrain and elevation models for road alignment, drainage planning, and earthworks design.

* Coordinate with road and drainage designers to integrate topographical constraints into alignment and grading plans.

* Support quantity estimation and volume calculations for cut and fill optimization.

* Supervise topographical verification works during and after construction.

* Ensure constructed works comply with approved levels, coordinates, and design drawings.

* Collaborate with civil, structural, drainage, and environmental engineering teams for interdisciplinary coordination.

* Ensure all designs and site practices comply with relevant local authority regulations and project specifications.

* Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and method statements related to geotechnical and topographical works.

* Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and provide expert input during construction and inspection stages.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 10 years of work experience partnered with a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.

* The candidate should have experience in infrastructure and a strong background in Dubai-based construction projects.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety, and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its' contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.
			

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