Engineer- Shafts

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

SYSTRA is looking for Engineer-Shafts for one of the pivotal metro project in Riyadh City. He will be responsible for coordinating and supervising shaft construction works on a metro project, from excavation through support and concrete construction. The role requires practical experience with deep excavations, rock-nailing systems, shotcrete, and conventional concrete works, with a strong focus on safety, quality, programme, and coordination with other disciplines.

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise shaft construction activities in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project schedules.
• Oversee deep excavation works, including excavation sequencing, temporary support installation, access arrangements, and removal or handling of excavated material.
• Supervise installation of rock-nailing systems, including drilling, nail installation, grouting, testing, and associated records.
• Coordinate and monitor shotcrete works, including surface preparation, application, thickness, reinforcement or mesh installation, curing, and quality checks.
• Manage conventional concrete works, including reinforcement, formwork, embedded items, concrete placement, compaction, curing, and finishing.
• Review construction drawings and specifications; identify discrepancies, site constraints, and potential clashes, and coordinate their resolution with the design and construction teams.
• Prepare and review work plans, method statements, inspection and test plans, risk assessments, and work permits relevant to shaft activities.
• Coordinate daily work fronts, labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, and interfaces with utilities, tunnelling, station, and other civil works teams.
• Monitor progress against the programme, identify delays or productivity issues, and support recovery planning.
• Ensure inspections and tests are carried out at the required stages; maintain accurate records, including inspection requests, test results, as-built information, and daily reports.
• Raise and follow up on non-conformances, defects, and corrective actions, ensuring work meets approved project requirements.
• Apply project health, safety, and environmental requirements, particularly for excavation hazards, working at depth, lifting operations, access and egress, and work in confined or restricted areas.
• Coordinate required excavation support and ground-monitoring activities with the relevant geotechnical and survey teams, and report unusual ground conditions or movement concerns promptly.
• Participate in site meetings, toolbox talks, progress reviews, inspections, and coordination sessions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Eight years of relevant civil construction experience, including substantial site experience on underground, metro, shaft, or deep-excavation works.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with:
  • Deep excavations and excavation sequencing.
  • Rock-nailing systems.
  • Shotcrete application and quality control.
  • Conventional reinforced-concrete construction.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, method statements, and inspection and test plans.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, site teams, materials, equipment, and construction interfaces.
• Working knowledge of construction quality procedures and site health and safety requirements.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

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