Assistant Resident Engineer Tunnel

Surbana Jurong · Pakistan

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The role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer (Tunnel) for a Dam and Hydropower project based in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan. The successful candidate will assist the Resident Engineer in supervising tunnel construction works and ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

• Assist the Resident Engineer in supervising tunnel construction activities, including excavation, tunnel lining, shotcrete application, rock bolting, grouting, and associated underground works.
• Monitor construction progress to ensure that work is carried out in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, construction methods, and project requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and coordinate with contractors to resolve technical issues.
• Review construction method statements, inspection and test plans, material submittals, and other technical documentation related to tunnel construction.
• Monitor geological and geotechnical conditions during tunnel excavation.
• Monitor construction progress, maintain site records, and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.

With a track record of achievement in a related role, you will have gained your experience in a consultancy environment and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Tertiary qualifications or a related discipline (e.g. B.Sc/BS in Civil Engineering).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in tunnel construction, underground infrastructure, dam, or hydropower projects.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising tunnel excavation, support systems, shotcrete, rock bolting, tunnel lining, and associated construction activities.
• Knowledge of tunnelling methods, geological and geotechnical conditions, construction specifications, and quality control procedures.
• Strong skills in site supervision, technical reporting, problem-solving, and coordination with project stakeholders.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.