Section Head Engineer (Tunnel)

  • Full-time

Company Description

Archirodon, having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.  

We have an outstanding record in completing major Energy, Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security projects around the globe and we pride ourselves on delivering over the years the kind of reliability and trust that the client has the right to expect from a major EPC contractor.

Job Description

We are constantly growing and are currently looking for an experienced Section Head Engineer, to join our Construction team in view of a sizable Tunnel project in KSA, Tabuk area.

Are you a strong Section Head Engineer, with at least one (1) tunnel project in your portfolio and experience in Drill and Blast method, looking for a new role to get passionate about?

Join our worldwide journey.

Role summary:

Reporting into the Project Manager, you will assume a prominent role in the Division in delivering international infrastructure projects. You will support the Project Manager in managing the field activities. Sounds exciting? Read on.

What you will need to do:

  • Oversee construction works, supervise the construction teams, identify problems and resolve them.
  • Liaise with Client’s representatives at Site.
  • Ensure that the day-to-day operations are conducted in accordance with the daily construction schedule.
  • Co-ordinate with other project sections to achieve the above target.
  • Provide the required technical documentation to the team and ensure its implementation in the field.
  • Advise team on design coordination, as-built drawings and issues regarding construction documentation such as method statements, lifting plans, procedures, etc.
  • Lead the coordination and design of temporary works.
  • Ensure that the crew is educated on and compliant with the HSE rules.
  • Ensure the timely request of necessary resources, materials, tools etc. and ensure their timely availability On Site.
  • Ensure the Site section’s reports reflect the detailed work progress of the section under responsibility and report progress in constructability reviews
  • Ensure that the section’s works are performed at the required quality standards.
  • Perform any other related duties as assigned.

What you will need to have:

  • University degree in Civil or Mining or Geologist Engineering
  • Minimum proven twenty (20) years overall experience out of which five (5) as a Senior Site Engineer or Construction Manager for a Tier-1 Contractor in tunnelling projects (Drill and Blast).
  • Demonstrated commitment to QHSE and knowledge of construction QHSE requirements.
  • Previous experience in preparing Method Statements.
  • Ability to develop three weeks’ lookahead schedules and report progress.
  • Excellent command (written and oral) of English language.

What is nice to have:

  • Previous construction Site experience in UAE and KSA leading multidisciplinary projects
  • Sub-contractor experience would be a definite asset
  • Good command (written and oral) of French and/or Arabic

You are someone who:

  • Has sound organizing, planning and prioritizing skills and achievements
  • Can be counted on to achieve goals, demonstrating a fighting spirit and perseverance
  • Is effective at solving problems and making timely decisions
  • Has previous experience in building and developing effective teams
  • Displays communication skills (written and oral) and builds rapport easily
  • Is flexible and eager to take initiatives
  • Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment

What is in it for you: 
Expat package is on the shelf, yet the real joy comes from being a member of smart and passionate teams, within an international leading EPC Group on a mission that matters. We create mega construction projects - literally around the globe - with meaningful impact on the local communities for the years to come. At Archirodon, you will find a proud, productive and human-centric culture, caring for and building on our peole and their development.

Please note that you will be contacted only in case you are shortlisted for an interview. In the meantime, do not hesitate to stay in touch and keep monitoring our open vacancies and our LinkedIn page!  Rest assured that your application will be treated with strict confidentiality and under all applicable data privacy regulations.

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