Assistant Resident Engineer Tunnel

SMEC offers a unique opportunity to contribute to iconic industry projects alongside experienced professionals and leadership teams. As a growing and well-established organization, we empower our employees to drive innovation and deliver exceptional outcomes. Every team member plays a vital role in shaping our business through teamwork, progressive thinking, and creative ideas. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports career development, client value delivery, and corporate social responsibility, including diversity and sustainability initiatives.

We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer (Tunnel) for a Dam and Hydropower project located in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan. The successful candidate will support the Resident Engineer in overseeing tunnel construction activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and safety protocols. This role involves close supervision of excavation, tunnel lining, shotcrete application, rock bolting, grouting, and other underground works. The Assistant Resident Engineer will monitor construction progress, conduct site inspections, coordinate with contractors to resolve technical issues, and review technical documentation such as method statements, inspection and test plans, and material submittals. Additionally, the role requires monitoring geological and geotechnical conditions during excavation and maintaining detailed site records and progress reports.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Resident Engineer in supervising tunnel construction activities including excavation, lining, shotcrete application, rock bolting, grouting, and related underground works.
- Monitor construction progress to ensure adherence to approved drawings, technical specifications, construction methods, and project requirements.
- Conduct regular site inspections and coordinate with contractors to address and resolve technical challenges.
- Review and evaluate construction method statements, inspection and test plans, material submittals, and other relevant technical documentation.
- Monitor geological and geotechnical conditions during tunnel excavation to ensure safety and compliance.
- Maintain comprehensive site records and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in tunnel construction, underground infrastructure, dam, or hydropower projects.
- Proven experience in supervising tunnel excavation, support systems, shotcrete application, rock bolting, tunnel lining, and associated construction activities.
- Strong knowledge of tunneling methods, geological and geotechnical conditions, construction specifications, and quality control procedures.
- Excellent site supervision skills, technical reporting ability, problem-solving aptitude, and coordination with multiple project stakeholders.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity as a source of strength for our people, clients, partners, and communities. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who are passionate about contributing to impactful infrastructure projects.

All recruitment activities are managed through our Recruitment & Talent Team. This role does not require agency involvement, and candidates are advised not to forward resumes directly to SMEC employees.

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