Role: Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (On-site)

Company Overview

Compass Project Consulting is an award-winning, dynamic, and respected project development consultancy, providing high-quality, value-for-money, and fully tailored services to clients across all sectors. As highly regarded project leaders and effective communicators, our Team at Compass has delivered numerous projects for some of the region’s most ambitious and innovative change-makers. Our diverse and disciplined Team facilitates world-class project development solutions.

Our core values guide our decisions and constitute our culture, empowering us to perform at our highest level on behalf of our clients.

Drawing on our extensive delivery experience, industry-wide knowledge, and sophisticated project development tools, we facilitate the most proficient path toward project success, overcoming constraints and obstacles to deliver projects effectively and efficiently for our clients.

We lead project success stories.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a renowned organisation known for its high-calibre experience in the region's built environment.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to support railway capacity upgrade projects. The role focuses on assessing ground conditions for new track formations, sidings, and passing lanes while ensuring the stability of existing operational embankments on a live heavy haul freight corridor.

Key Responsibilities

Review and assess geotechnical investigation reports and design inputs for earthworks, subgrade treatment, and foundation systems for new track formations, sidings, and passing loops.
Provide site support to identify and assess differing ground conditions encountered during construction; recommend appropriate mitigation measures and technical solutions in real-time.
Verify field and laboratory testing plans, including compaction testing, CBR (California Bearing Ratio), plate load tests, and other geotechnical parameters; ensure testing frequency and acceptance criteria align with project specifications and international standards.
Coordinate geotechnical interfaces with track, structures (bridges/culverts), drainage systems, and utilities to ensure integrated design and construction execution.
Assess stability of existing embankments and formations to accommodate increased axle loads and traffic volumes from heavy haul freight operations.
Monitor ground settlement and vibration during construction activities adjacent to live railway tracks.
Ensure all designs and site works comply with relevant railway authority standards and international heavy haul codes.

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering (Master's preferred).
Minimum 12-15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering for infrastructure projects.
Experience in heavy haul freight rail or mining rail projects is an added advantage.
Proven experience working on brownfield railway sites (construction adjacent to operational tracks).
Strong knowledge of earthworks specifications, subgrade improvement techniques, and foundation design.
Proficiency in geotechnical analysis software (e.g., PLAXIS, GeoStudio, Slide) and familiar with field/laboratory testing methods.

Why Join Compass

Be part of the supervision leadership team on a landmark high-rise mixed-use development.
Work with a leading consultancy recognised for quality and delivery excellence.
Collaborative, professional environment with strong technical leadership.

Application

To express your interest, please submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by a member of our Talent Acquisition team for further discussion.

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