Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Ayesa is a globally-oriented, forward-thinking company deeply committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, equity, and sustainability. These principles form the bedrock of our dedication to our 11,300 employees and serve as the driving forces behind our spirit of innovation.

With a presence in 23 countries worldwide, Ayesa has earned a prominent international reputation in various engineering fields, including infrastructure, water conveyance and treatment systems, transportation, marine projects, waste management, aeronautics, and defence. Additionally, Ayesa is a well-established technology consultancy, specialising in facilitating the digital transformation of large corporations, particularly in the utilities sector, and providing technological solutions for public institutions.

As a technology and engineering firm, we complement our technological proficiency with the capacity to design physical infrastructures. This includes crafting distinctive buildings that imbue cities with character, designing iconic bridges that seamlessly blend into their surroundings, creating transportation systems such as high-speed roads, intelligent roadways, stations, and airports that serve as the backbone of regions, and engineering remotely controlled networks for energy and water distribution, driving urban and demographic development.

As a Principal Geotechnical Engineer specialising in Marine and Coastal Projects, you will lead and contribute to the design, analysis, and implementation of geotechnical solutions for a diverse range of coastal and marine infrastructure projects. Your expertise will be pivotal in ensuring the stability, durability, and sustainability of structures in challenging marine environments

Ideally, suitable candidates will have an excellent understanding of geotechnics and related disciplines. They will be comfortable in leading and managing design teams on technically challenging projects and will be able to identify and deliver value engineering solutions to our clients. They will be capable of delivering high-quality engineering solutions that exceed client expectations, within budget and program. The ability to effectively communicate with clients, regulatory authorities and project stakeholders is crucial. This is a senior position in which you will be expected to participate in business unit management, business development and strategy development on an on-going basis.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for the management of projects within time, budget constraints and to the highest technical standards.
• Management of the day-to-day project work of the Bahrain office engineering resources.
• Champions and promotes professional advice, guidance and support across the business unit
• Management of relationships with key clients and contacts across the business including client liaison and development
• Monitors and manages compliance with our Quality Management Systems and Business Unit KPI’s
• Business development including the pricing, preparation of project pre-qualifications, registrations and tender submissions.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• 8-10 years’ post-graduate experience in the field of Geotechnical Engineering
• Registered/Chartered Engineer or equivalent, or working towards same in Geotechnical Engineering, or associated discipline
• Design engineering experienced and able to demonstrate exceptional analytical and Technical competencies
• Experience of working within a design consultancy on multiple concurrent commissions, and representing the company to clients
• Experience of leading design teams and managing project financials, budgets and delivery
• Knowledge of structural and infrastructure engineering is desirable, together with an ability to interface with other disciplines
• Demonstrate an ability to understand complex problems and to conceive innovative solutions
• Experience of temporary works design, retaining wall design, foundation design, ground improvement, slope stability.
• Ability to deliver comprehensive design packages to meet our clients’ needs is essential.
• Has proven technical knowledge of specific subject areas pertaining to geotechnical works and proven ability to use relevant software
• Experienced & confident with report writing and presentation skills
• Can effectively communicate with clients, colleagues and outside agencies and build effective working relationships and always aiming to exceeding client expectations
• Management experience including experience of management systems for quality, financial and project controls