Our Middle East offices include the UAE (Dubai & Abu Dhabi), Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia & Kuwait. As a provider of multi disciplined technical services to the built environment Atkins in the Middle East is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first class solutions which combine innovation, imagination and best practice.We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Tunnel Engineer to join our expanding team in the Middle East and work on a range of challenging projects, and specifically in our Ground Engineering team based in Dubai.ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be a Senior Engineer with a proven track record in the design of underground / civil engineering structures including tunnels and shafts. Candidates should be practical and demonstrate good commercial skills that will help develop and expand our ground engineering business in the region.A good academic background with a civil engineering bachelors or masters degreeChartered status in civil engineeringSignificant post graduation experience undertaking the design of underground structures including both insitu and precast linings for shafts and tunnels.Good written and verbal communication skills in English (clear, concise report writing will be expected)Commercially aware with a flexible attitude to both the type of work undertaken and the level of responsibility givenExperience of team leading roles, and liaison with Clients, Contractors, design team and third partiesAlthough based in Dubai, you will be required to travel regionally and be eligible to work in both KSA and QatarBehavioursA personality compatible with a high degree of collaborative and team workExcellent technical judgementAdaptableUnderstand the importance of technical accuracy with a high attention to detailA high motivation to succeed, and to progress and develop their chosen careersRewards & BenefitsWe offer an excellent package which includes:A competitive salaryAccommodation allowanceTransportation allowance22 calendar days annual leave (based on 5 day working week)Medical and life insurance coverCompany gratuity schemeDiscretionary bonus schemeAnnual flight allowance to point of originEmployee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultantsAbout The Company Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the world’s major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:• focus on quality• seek world class design and excellence• strive to add value• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing societyAtkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).
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