About SMEC

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.

We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.

We stand apart through our historically diverse, globally connected workforce, operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships.

Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent, experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries, we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive.

About the Role

The Project Inspector (Geotechnical) is responsible for supporting the execution of dam and hydropower projects through on-site inspection, geotechnical observation, installation and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation, data assessment, and reporting. The role includes, but is not limited to, monitoring earthworks, ground treatment, shaft excavation, dewatering, bore piling, and diaphragm wall activities to ensure the works are carried out safely and in compliance with approved designs, specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable standards.

Responsibilities:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a related engineering discipline.        
• Inspect shaft excavation, supports, earthworks, ground treatment, dewatering, bore piling, and diaphragm wall construction activities
• Monitor contractor activities, workmanship quality, and geotechnical performance
• Witness testing and inspections for geotechnical-related works
• Communicate inspection findings and site concerns clearly
• Support installation and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation
• Conduct field-based monitoring and basic geotechnical assessment
• Assess instrumentation data and report relevant observations
• Maintain inspection checklists, photographic records, and geotechnical field records
• Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and standards
• Ensure risk assessments and method statements are approved and applied
• Monitor contractor activities against inspection and testing requirements
• Identify non-conformances and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare daily and weekly inspection reports and field records
• Record safety observations, NCRs, and corrective actions
• Maintain inspection checklists, photographic records, and geotechnical field records
• Support the preparation of completion and handover documents
• Ensure traceability and proper filing of inspection records
• Identify non-conformances, unexpected ground or groundwater conditions, and geotechnical risks, and recommend corrective actions
• Support resolution of technical and safety issues on site
• Coordinate daily with resident engineers, HSE staff, and contractors
• Participate in site coordination and progress meetings
• Implement project-specific HSE requirements for shaft excavation, earthworks, dewatering, ground treatment, and diaphragm wall construction works
• Identify geotechnical-related hazards, including confined space, excavation, groundwater, instability, vertical works, blasting, and ventilation
• Coordinate with HSE officers and contractors on safety controls
• Participate in site safety orientations and toolbox meetings
• Provide technical safety input on geotechnical-related risks

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a related engineering discipline. 

• Professional Engineer's License (PRC) is an advantage, particularly for candidates with a Civil Engineering background. 

• Additional training or certification in Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Mechanics, Rock Mechanics, or Construction Quality Management is an advantage. 

• Training in Occupational Health and Safety, construction safety, and risk management is preferred. 

• Relevant training in geotechnical instrumentation, ground investigation, and underground construction is desirable. 
• Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant professional experience in civil engineering construction, geotechnical engineering, or construction supervision. 

• At least 3–5 years of direct experience in geotechnical inspection, monitoring, or supervision of major infrastructure projects. 

• Demonstrated experience in the inspection and supervision of: 

• - Earthworks, excavation, and foundation preparation. 

• - Soil improvement and ground treatment works. 

• - Slope stabilisation and protection systems. 

• - Underground excavation, shafts, tunnels, and rock support systems. 

• - Groundwater control, dewatering, and seepage management. 

• - Geotechnical instrumentation installation and monitoring. 

• Experience in dam, hydropower, pumped-storage, underground infrastructure, or other large-scale infrastructure projects is highly preferred. 

• Experience working with EPC contractors, construction teams, design consultants, and supervision consultants. 

• Familiarity with construction inspection, QA/QC procedures, technical reporting, and non-conformance management. 

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