Head of Geotechnical Engineering
Egis Group Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Civil Engineering · 10,001+ employees
About the role
Lead and manage geotechnical engineering teams across diverse infrastructure projects including transportation, buildings, and tunnelling. Provide technical oversight for designs and investigations while driving business development and client relationship growth.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure projects such as rail, metro, or highways with international exposure. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills and proficiency in industry-standard geotechnical software.
Full description
Company Description
Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.
With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.
Job Description
- Lead and manage geotechnical engineering teams across transportation, infrastructure, buildings, and tunnelling projects.
- Provide technical oversight for geotechnical investigations, foundation design, slope stability, retaining structures, ground improvement, and earthworks.
- Develop business strategy, client relationships, and project delivery excellence.
- Review and approve geotechnical reports, designs, and risk assessments.
- Mentor senior engineers and drive technical capability growth.
- Support bids, proposals, and business development initiatives.
Qualifications
- Large infrastructure, transportation, highways, rail, metro, or tunnelling projects.
- International project exposure (Middle East, UK, Canada, Australia preferred).
- Leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency with industry-standard geotechnical software.
- Business Line: Transportation
- Type of contract: Permanent contract
- Service Line: Transverse - Transportation SF2
- Region: Middle East and South Asia
- Job Family: Technical Engineering
