Geotechnical Engineer/Geologist – Site Supervisor

About SMEC

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.

We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.

Along with parent company the SJ Group, 2016-2022 was a period of significant growth and development for SMEC. Spanning 40+ countries and with the specialist expertise of over 5,000 employees, SMEC continued to deliver complex major projects, world-class technical excellence and advanced engineering solutions. As part of the SJ Group, SMEC is able to leverage the capabilities of our parent and sister companies to operate flexibly and effectively in local and global markets. We have access to global network of design and engineering expertise, with 16,000 colleagues across 10 multi-disciplinary brands including architects, designers, planners, engineers and other specialists.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Deputy Team Leader - Resident Engineer / Site Supervisor to support the delivery and supervision of a major highway infrastructure project in Timor-Leste. The successful candidate will assist the Team Leader in managing construction supervision activities, ensuring that all works are executed in accordance with approved designs, technical specifications, contract requirements, quality standards, and health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering preferably post graduated in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of 20 years of cumulative experience in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Geology and thereof a minimum of 10 years related to Highway roads or large roads construction supervision.
• Have served in a similar capacity on at least 2 (two) Highway roads or large roads construction projects of similar nature.
• Preferably a full-time employee of the PMC since at least 2 years.
• Fluency in written and spoken form of English is mandatory.
• Supervise the necessary soil investigations during construction stage and will be responsible for reviewing each soil treatment based on the soil and environmental conditions, soil selection, slope stabilizations, and any other soil related activities.
• Male or Female

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