Geotechnical Inspector, Qatar - Qatar

Location: Qatar
Company Name: COWI

Do you aspire to be working with a leading group of engineering specialists holding a key position in the Geotechnical engineering? If your answer is yes, COWI has an excellent opportunity for you to join our highly skilled team of engineers based out of Qatar

Since the 1930's, COWI has pushed the boundaries of design through our involvement on major infrastructure projects worldwide. As part of COWI's Bridge, Tunnel and Marine Structures (BTM) business line, we manage our projects from offices located in the UK, Scandinavia, Germany, Middle East, India, SE Asia and North America.

With a full set of world-class competencies within bridge, tunnel and marine engineering combined with local presence and experience, our team of dedicated professionals are ready to take on the most complex projects anywhere in the world – no matter how large or small.

COWI offers a dynamic work environment where multi-cultural teams from all over the world strive for the best results. We are offering an opportunity to become a central part of our Geotechnical team, working with very engaged and competent colleagues covering a complete range of engineering disciplines.

BE PART OF AN INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

COWI's group of Geotechnical Engineers around the world counts more than 200 staff supporting some of the worlds' largest and most challenging infrastructure projects. Geotechnical Engineers in COWI Qatar are part of COWI's global geotechnical network where knowledge is shared between Geotechnical Engineers in COWI's offices around the world, ensuring that COWI's best-practices are implemented everywhere and that work is distributed to the relevant engineers regardless location.

As a Geotechnical Inspector working for COWI, you will benefit and develop based on COWI's combined global geotechnical knowledge.

MAINTAINING THE OVERVIEW

As a Geotechnical Inspector, you will be responsible for performing daily inspection of geotechnical projects, monitoring quality and conformance with relevant code requirements, construction drawings and project specifications.

Since you will be responsible for the daily inspection of geotechnical projects, the inspections may cross multiple disciplines or within a specified area of expertise including geotechnical site and laboratory investigations, geological face mapping, piling works, excavations, earthworks, instrumentation and monitoring etc. The inspections may also include visual/physical inspection and field testing to verify conformance with the project plans and specifications.

In this role, you will take participation in the meetings with the client when required and will also be responsible to prepare inspection reports and provide written documentation of observations and testing of materials. You will be communicating findings to engineer or project manager and collaborate with the project team on solutions to potential issues when requested with addition to carrying out the office work time to time which will include preparation of reports, data management, calculations etc. along with being adhere to strict safety standards.

Furthermore, you can recognise your profile in the following statements:

• You will perform testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with the specified procedures and project requirements (onshore and occasionally offshore).
• You will read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• You will provide clear documentation of findings and results.
• You will be responsible to perform basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submission to the Project Manager.
• You will be communicating information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the Project Manager.
• You will prepare inspection reports for review by the engineer and/or Project Manager.
• You will follow safety rules and practices for the project. Report any safety issues or concerns to the Project Manager.
• You will perform pre-task planning prior to executing work.
• you will be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
  

YOUR PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS CREATE VALUE

For applying the role of Geotechnical Inspector, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in geotechnical or geological engineering (Engineer/Geologist) from an internationally recognized university and have a minimum experience of 2-5 years in similar jobs. Experience from Qatar or other GCC countries would be preferable.

This role requires you to have an experience with geological evaluations of soil and rock including particularly evaluation of weak sedimentary rock types along with geotechnical site investigations and documentations hereof. You should also have an experience with geological face mapping.

Furthermore, you should have a valid Qatar driver license or possibility to obtain Qatar driver license shortly after employment. Also, you should have excellent communication skills in English both verbal and written along with the experience in MS Office.

COWI AS A WORKPLACE

At COWI, we offer exciting careers and emphasise personal development, accountability and independence in everything we do.

We maintain a great social environment and provide many opportunities to influence your own development through targeted training, coaching and knowledge sharing.

INTERESTED?

If you would like further information on the position, please contact:

Henrik Pahl

Chief Project Manager

BTM Qatar, Marine and Environment

We look forward to receiving your CV and application. Please note that we conduct interviews on an ongoing basis.