Principal Engineer (Dubai)
PERSOL APAC · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tailor my CV for this job — freePosition DescriptionOrganisational Unit : PERSOL Workforce Solutions Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.Client Background : Engineering & Infrastructure ConsultancyReporting Line : Project Director / Resident Engineer
The role will support the review of engineering designs, supervise construction activities, assess geotechnical risks, and ensure project compliance with applicable standards, authority requirements, and project specifications. The successful candidate will work closely with contractors, consultants, authorities, and project stakeholders to ensure the safe and successful delivery of critical underground infrastructure projects in Dubai.
Responsibilities
1. Design Review & Technical Assessment
- Review detailed design submissions, method statements, shop drawings, and temporary works related to shafts, pipe jacking, tunnelling, and deep excavations.
- Assess geotechnical interpretations, ground treatment proposals, excavation support systems, and tunnelling methodologies.
- Verify compliance with project specifications, international engineering standards, and authority requirements.2. Construction Supervision & Site Support
- Provide technical oversight during the construction of shafts, tunnels, jacking pits, and associated underground infrastructure works.
- Monitor critical construction activities including shaft excavation, ground support installation, dewatering operations, and pipe jacking works.
- Advise project teams on mitigation measures for ground movement and protection of adjacent structures, utilities, and existing infrastructure.3. Risk & Interface Management
- Identify and evaluate geotechnical, construction, and operational risks associated with deep excavation and tunnelling activities.
- Review instrumentation and monitoring proposals, trigger levels, settlement assessments, and contingency plans.
- Coordinate closely with project stakeholders where works interface with existing utility corridors and operational infrastructure.3. Authority & Stakeholder Coordination
- Liaise with relevant authorities and regulatory bodies regarding technical submissions, approvals, and project compliance requirements.
- Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, workshops, and site coordination meetings.4. Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Ensure all works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, method statements, QA/QC requirements, and engineering best practices.
- Witness inspections, testing activities, and commissioning works as required.
- Support project teams in maintaining compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality management requirements.5. Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare technical reports, engineering assessments, review comments, and project status updates.
- Maintain accurate records of technical reviews, site observations, compliance findings, and engineering recommendations.6. Technical Problem Solving
- Investigate and resolve engineering and construction issues encountered during project execution.
- Provide practical engineering solutions to support project progress while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance standards.7. Essential Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Strong technical knowledge in deep excavation, shaft construction, pipe jacking, and tunnelling works.
- Ability to review engineering drawings, technical submissions, method statements, and construction documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to review documents, contracts, and technical materials in both English and Chinese.
- Comfortable communicating with English-speaking and Chinese-speaking stakeholders.8. Experience
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in deep excavation, shaft construction, pipe jacking, and tunnelling projects.
- Proven experience supporting or delivering sewer infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles, excavation support systems, ground treatment methods, and tunnelling construction practices.
- Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, utilities, or underground construction projects is highly preferred.
- Experience coordinating with authorities, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams would be an added advantage.Others (If Any)
- Willing to be based in Dubai, UAE.
- Experience in international infrastructure projects or overseas assignments would be an added advantage.
- Familiarity with Middle East construction practices and authority requirements is preferred but not mandatory.