SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.
For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.
SYSTRA is looking for a Civil Inspector for oversee and inspect Tunnel works for Metro Project. The role focuses on ensuring construction quality, safety, and compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and project standards.
Assist the Resident Engineer in supervising tunnel/galleries construction activities with its connection to main tunnel including NATM and temporary works for station interfaces, shafts, and associated underground works.
Monitor and supervise activities for galleries excavation by NATM in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, design requirements, method statements, excavation sequences, and temporary support arrangements.
Monitor NATM excavation cycles, including excavation, scaling, rock support, shotcrete application, rock bolts, lattice girders, steel ribs, wire mesh, fore poling/spiles, drainage, waterproofing, and invert construction verifying that all activities is carried out in accordance with the approved excavation class, support class, geological conditions, and observational method requirements.
Coordinate with the Geotechnical and Engineering teams to assess actual ground conditions and ensure that appropriate temporary/permanent support measures are implemented where required.
Monitor geological face mapping and review ground conditions encountered during NATM excavation to be aligned with approved design assumption and condition, including rock quality, fractures joints, groundwater levels, weak zones, cavities, and other adverse conditions.
Monitor tunnel convergence, settlement, deformation, crown movement, face stability, and other instrumentation and monitoring parameters during NATM activities.
Coordinate with the Instrumentation & Monitoring (I&M) team to ensure monitoring data is reviewed against approved trigger, alert, and action levels.
Previous experience working on metro rail or large-scale tunneling projects is highly desirable.
Experience in the UAE/GCC region with knowledge of local regulations and standards is preferable.
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders.
Commitment to promoting a safety-first culture in TBM operation.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.