Underground Structures Lead - Construction

AECOM
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteContractFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringSkills: ["Technical leadership","Stakeholder collaboration","Construction supervision","Safety and risk management","Project coordination"]

Lead the design, engineering, and management of underground infrastructure for the UAE’s high-speed rail network. Own solutions for tunnels, underground stations, and intervention shafts, including TBM drives, launch/retrieval sites, and ventilation systems. Supervise construction and contractor submissions, manage safety and risk (fire/life safety, emergency egress), coordinate with government and private stakeholders, and ensure compliance with international standards while optimizing methods like cut-and-cover and mined tunneling.

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Underground Structures Lead - Construction

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Job Summary

Lead the design, engineering, and management of underground infrastructure for the UAE’s high-speed rail network. Own solutions for tunnels, underground stations, and intervention shafts, including TBM drives, launch/retrieval sites, and ventilation systems. Supervise construction and contractor submissions, manage safety and risk (fire/life safety, emergency egress), coordinate with government and private stakeholders, and ensure compliance with international standards while optimizing methods like cut-and-cover and mined tunneling.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead underground structures design and development, including tunnels, underground stations, and intervention shafts.
  • •Develop TBM-related solutions and infrastructure elements such as launch/retrieval locations and ventilation shafts.
  • •Oversee construction activities to ensure adherence to design specifications and timelines, and manage/verify contractor submissions.
  • •Implement fire and life safety strategies for underground rail infrastructure and address emergency egress, ventilation, and space constraints.
  • •Coordinate with government agencies, military, and private stakeholders; guide selection of construction methodologies and apply lessons learned to optimize design and construction.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid LeaveRetirement SavingsEquityTravel Allowance

Key Requirements

  • •Extensive tunneling experience, including TBM methods and cut-and-cover techniques.
  • •Strong structural analysis and design software skills, including STAAD Pro, SAP2000, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • •Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, including soil-structure interaction and ground improvement techniques.
  • •Involvement in previous high-speed rail projects (station design, track alignment, underground facilities) with familiarity across electrification, signaling, and rolling stock integration.
  • •Experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including budget control, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
Experience:TunnelingUnderground infrastructureHigh-speed railGeotechnical engineeringConstruction management
Skills:Technical leadershipStakeholder collaborationConstruction supervisionSafety and risk managementProject coordination
Languages:English
Tech Stack:AASHTO LRFDEurocodesSTAAD ProSAP2000AutoCAD Civil 3D

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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