Our Middle East offices include the UAE (Dubai & Abu Dhabi), Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia & Kuwait. As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built environment, Atkins in the Middle East is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first-class solutions which combine innovation, imagination, and best practice.
We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Tunnel Engineer to join our expanding team in the Middle East and work on a range of challenging projects, specifically in our Ground Engineering team based in Dubai.
Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a Senior Engineer with a proven track record in the design of underground/civil engineering structures including tunnels and shafts. Candidates should be practical and demonstrate good commercial skills that will help develop and expand our ground engineering business in the region.
Minimum Requirements

A good academic background with a civil engineering bachelor's or master's degree
Chartered status in civil engineering
Significant post-graduation experience undertaking the design of underground structures including both insitu and precast linings for shafts and tunnels
Good written and verbal communication skills in English (clear, concise report writing will be expected)
Commercially aware with a flexible attitude to both the type of work undertaken and the level of responsibility given
Experience of team leading roles, and liaison with Clients, Contractors, design team, and third parties
Although based in Dubai, you will be required to travel regionally and be eligible to work in both KSA and Qatar
Behaviours

A personality compatible with a high degree of collaborative and teamwork
Excellent technical judgement
Adaptable
Understand the importance of technical accuracy with a high attention to detail
A high motivation to succeed and to progress and develop their chosen careers
Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:
A competitive salary
Accommodation allowance
Transportation allowance
22 calendar days annual leave (based on a 5-day working week)
Medical and life insurance cover
Company gratuity scheme
Discretionary bonus scheme
Annual flight allowance to point of origin
Employee Well-Being Programme – 24-hour free advice on financial, legal, and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness, and nutrition consultants
About The Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology-based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce, and governments in all of the world’s major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.
We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:
Focus on quality
Seek world-class design and excellence
Strive to add value
Be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society
Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U. A. E., Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat), Qatar (Doha), Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City), and India (Bangalore).
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