AECOM · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi · Ref: 01102614
Website AECOM
Employer posting date: 29 Sep 2026
Job details
Job overview
AECOM is recruiting a Underground Structures Lead – Construction in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Official vacancy J10159955 is a management appointment within Engineering, with responsibility drawn from the employer's active job description.
Role purpose: The Underground Structures Expert will play a pivotal role in the design, construction, and management of underground infrastructure for the UAE's high-speed rail network.
Management responsibilities: The Underground Structures Expert will play a pivotal role in the design, 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.; Lead the design and development of underground structures, including tunnels, underground stations, and intervention shafts.; 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 Eurocodes.; Oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to design specifications and timelines.; Manage contractor submissions and verify structural designs for bridges, culverts, and other underground elements.; 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:
Candidate requirements: Technical Expertise: ; Extensive experience in tunneling methods such as TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine), and cut-and-cover techniques.; Proficiency in structural analysis and design software, such as STAAD Pro, SAP2000, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.; Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, including soil-structure interaction and ground improvement techniques.; High-Speed Rail Knowledge: ; Involvement in previous high-speed rail projects, including station design, track alignment, and underground facilities.; Familiarity with electrification systems, signaling, and rolling stock integration.; 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.; Regional Experience: ; Understanding of UAE-specific challenges, such as extreme heat, sand infiltration, and urban density constraints.; Experience navigating regulatory frameworks and collaborating with local authorities.; Safety and Environmental Standards: ; Implementation of fire and life safety measures for underground rail systems.; Expertise in sustainable construction practices and minimizing environmental impact.;
Workplace and engagement: Contract, onsite, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Official employer vacancy J10159955.

Responsibilities
- The Underground Structures Expert will play a pivotal role in the design, 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.
- Lead the design and development of underground structures, including tunnels, underground stations, and intervention shafts.
- 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 Eurocodes.
- Oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to design specifications and timelines.
- Manage contractor submissions and verify structural designs for bridges, culverts, and other underground elements.
- 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:
Requirements
- Technical Expertise:
- Extensive experience in tunneling methods such as TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine), and cut-and-cover techniques.
- Proficiency in structural analysis and design software, such as STAAD Pro, SAP2000, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, including soil-structure interaction and ground improvement techniques.
- High-Speed Rail Knowledge:
- Involvement in previous high-speed rail projects, including station design, track alignment, and underground facilities.
- Familiarity with electrification systems, signaling, and rolling stock integration.
- 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.
- Regional Experience:
- Understanding of UAE-specific challenges, such as extreme heat, sand infiltration, and urban density constraints.
- Experience navigating regulatory frameworks and collaborating with local authorities.
- Safety and Environmental Standards:
- Implementation of fire and life safety measures for underground rail systems.
- Expertise in sustainable construction practices and minimizing environmental impact.

Skills
- Project management
- Construction management
- Contract management
- Design management
- Stakeholder management
- Risk management
- Technical leadership
- Rail delivery
- Team leadership
Salary and benefits
- At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
- About AECOM
- AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
- AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water.
About AECOM
Work with Us. Change the World. ; At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.; There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the.

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