Geotechnical Engineering Manager - Underground Tunnel Projects

GEOTECHNICAL MANAGER for BSMILE project at site

Role Summary

Seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer/Manager for a major underground road tunnel project involving C&C sections, launching/receiving shafts, NATM tunnels, and bored tunnel works. The role includes site geotechnical supervision, design coordination, and client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee geotechnical activities for Cut & Cover (C&C) structures, including: 
  • Temporary retaining walls (diaphragm walls, secant piles, sheet piles)
  • Excavation staging and bracing systems
  • Dewatering systems and groundwater control
  • Supervise construction of launching and receiving shafts: 
  • Ground improvement as required (jet grouting, micro piles, grouting)
  • Monitoring of shaft excavation, groundwater conditions, and strata behaviour
  •  Validate method statements, excavation sequences, and temporary support designs based on actual ground conditions.
• Candidate should have prior experience in similar Under Ground metro / road tunnel projects 
• Coordination with design consultants, construction team , PMC and client teams.
• Geotechnical supervision for Investigation Cut & Cover, shaft construction, and tunnel excavation.
• NATM activities: Ground classification (RMR/Q/GSI), support recommendations as per approved design 
• Support to bored tunnel/TBM works : Ground behaviour, settlement control, risk assessment.
• Coordination with design consultants, construction team , PMC and client teams.
• Review of design documents: DBR, support systems, FEM models (PLAXIS /RS2).

Skills & Experience

• Strong background in tunnelling and underground works (C&C, shafts, NATM, TBM).
• Proficiency in interpreting bore logs, lab data, and geological profiles.
• Knowledge of IS/IRC/MoRTH standards; exposure to international tunnel codes preferred.
• Software advantage: PLAXIS, , RS2, WALLAP, GeoStudio.
• Excellent communication and client-handling abilities.

Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering.