Associate Director - Underground Structures

The Underground Structures Expert will play a pivotal role in the construction, and management of underground infrastructure for the UAE's high-speed rail network. This position requires expertise in tunneling, underground station design, and structural engineering in densely populated urban environments. The expert will ensure the integration of technical solutions that meet project requirements, safety standards, and environmental considerations. Design and Engineering: Develop solutions for tunnel boring machine (TBM) drives, launch and retrieval locations, and ventilation shafts. Ensure compliance with international standards such as AASHTO LRFD and Eurocode Construction Supervision: Oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to design specifications and timelines. Focuses on civil and structural leadership for deep tunnels, underground stations, shaft design, and TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) integration Safety and Risk Management: Implement fire and life safety strategies for underground rail infrastructure. Address challenges related to emergency egress, ventilation, and space constraints in urban areas. Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with government agencies, military, and private stakeholders to address land availability and alignment challenges. Develop solutions to minimize the impact of construction on local communities and ecological habitats. Technical Leadership: Provide guidance on the selection of construction methodologies, such as cut-and-cover and mined tunneling. Leverage lessons learned from global high-speed rail projects to optimize design and construction processes.

Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in tunneling methods such as TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine),  and cut-and-cover techniques. Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, including soil-structure interaction and ground improvement techniques. Construction Supervision  Experience of working on project delivery. High-Speed Rail Knowledge: Involvement in previous high-speed rail projects, including station design, track alignment, and underground facilities. Project Management: Experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects, including budget control, resource allocation, and risk mitigation. Coordination with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, and contractors.

Design and Engineering: Develop solutions for tunnel boring machine (TBM) drives, launch and retrieval locations, and ventilation shafts. Construction Supervision: Oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to design specifications and timelines. Focuses on civil and structural leadership for deep tunnels, underground stations, shaft design, and TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) integration. Safety and Risk Management: Implement fire and life safety strategies for underground rail infrastructure. Address challenges related to emergency egress, ventilation, and space constraints in urban areas. Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with government agencies, military, and private stakeholders to address land availability and alignment challenges. Develop solutions to minimize the impact of construction on local communities and ecological habitats. Technical Leadership: Provide guidance on the selection of construction methodologies, such as cut-and-cover and mined tunneling. Leverage lessons learned from global high-speed rail projects to optimize design and construction processes.