Job Description

Company Description

Let's SOCOTEC your potential!


Joining SOCOTEC means joining an active and ambitious community of 11,000 experts (turnover of EUR1,2MM in 2022 compared to EUR510M in 2016, i.e. 130% growth in 6 years), players in the city of tomorrow, ready to take up new challenges in the field of Testing, Inspection and Certification in Construction, Infrastructure and Industry.


We provide risk management and technical consulting services and support our clients throughout the asset cycle.


Our objectives are to ensure their compliance, extend their lifespan, improve their environmental performance and guarantee the safety of people.



We are looking for a talented and experienced Geotechnical Engineer (H/F) to join our Engineering department at SOCOTEC UAE. You should hold a Bachelor's degree in the Engineering field with a specific specialisation in Geotechnics:

Skills & Experience

• Soil investigation reports (review, analysis and recommendations)
• Special foundations for buildings and structures (Micro piles, piling, raft,...
• Shoring technics (Diaphragm wall, secant piles, spaces piles with shotcrete, Berlin wall, nailed/anchored wall...
• Creating and analysing 2D and 3D models using computer applications notably Soil/Structure interaction Plaxis 3D
• Soil improvement technics (Surface Compaction, Drainage Methods, Vibration Methods, Precompression and consolidation, Grouting and Injection. Chemical Stabilisation, Soil Reinforcement, Geo textiles and Geo membranes.)
• Retaining structures (Concrete retaining walls, gabions walls, mechanically stabilized earth MSE walls...)
• Underpinning works



Qualifications Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum Work experience of 15 years as a Geotechnical Engineer (experience in UAE is a plus)
• Proficiency in Geotechnical engineering software such as Plaxis 3D, Geo Studio, Geo5, and Flac3D.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team or individually as and when required.
• Ability to manage and handle multiple tasks.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong decision-making skills.



Additional Information WE OFFER

• Attractive salary and bonus with annual revision.
• Cooperation with colleagues around the world in a leading global group.
• Strong team spirit in an entrepreneurial environment of a growing company.
• People values, social responsibility and sustainability.
• Global development and relocation opportunities for high performers.
• Opportunities for self-development and career advancement.