Design and Estimation Engineer

Job description / Role

Job Purpose & Objectives:
- Providing design support for optimal soil improvement & Piling solutions; preparing & submitting offers / tenders; building and maintaining client relations, including face to face meetings
- Coordinating/supporting the development of work schedule, providing technical support to the site team

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receiving, analyzing and processing enquiries from potential customers.
- Design of Piles and soil improvement through various techniques as per requirement; conducting accurate design calculation and technical assessment.
- Attend technical meetings with clients, consultants and authorities at any stage before during and after the project; justify company’s approach of project solution
- Preparing initial work schedule, estimates, work drawings and organizing activities for in time and effective completion of project
- Assist in planning resources requirements for project; assist project managers in successful delivery of projects
- Preparing work schedule, work drawings, project documents including method statement, design and technical proposals and organizing activities for in time and effective completion of project
- Comparing contract and actual cost estimates and taking necessary action on big difference if arising.
- Support site operations team with design and review work on project site.

Qualification:
- Civil / Geotechnical Engineer

Experience:
- 6-7 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering; experience in Saudi Arabia is preferred

Knowledge:
- Ground Improvement methods (Vibro, Stone Columns, Dynamic Compaction, and Dynamic Replacement), Piling & excavation support methods

Language:
- Good command of English language both written and spoken; knowledge in Arabic is an advantage

About the Company

Keller’s experience in the geotechnical engineering industry is now over 155 years. Currently Keller is the world’s largest independent Ground Engineering Contractor, renowned for providing technically advanced and cost-effective foundation solutions. Our reputation is built on Engineering excellence and a commitment to continual innovation. Our services are used across the construction spectrum in infrastructure, industrial, commercial, residential and environmental projects. As subcontractor specialists in geotechnical engineering, we have established an international and local presence in the Middle East.

Our strong reputation for delivering innovative and cost-effective foundations and ground engineering solutions together within an environment where safety is the number one priority, has made use the reputable company we are today. Working at Keller also means having plenty of opportunity for development. As Keller´s business is very challenging, we need to rely on highly skilled professionals. Thus, we support our employees continuously in their personal and professional development. We offer a wide range of training, coaching and other workshops which cover various competencies, including: Technology, Customer relations, Business efficiency, Leadership, Working methods and Communication skills.