Shaft Civil Supervisor

- Riyadh - Saudi Arabia - Construction & Infrastructure

We are hiring a Shaft Civil Supervisor for the Riyadh Metro Line 2, Tunnel Section. This role requires experience in shaft construction and underground works, with a preference for candidates who have a background in metro or rail tunnel projects. Key Responsibilities: - Supervising and coordinating daily NATM tunnel excavation and support activities, including sequential excavation, shotcreting, rock bolting, and steel rib/lattice girder installation. - Ensuring construction activities align with approved drawings, method statements, and NATM design specifications. - Monitoring excavation sequences, support installation, and convergence/monitoring instrumentation to maintain safety and ground stability. - Enforcing site safety protocols and ensuring compliance with HSE requirements for underground and confined space works. - Coordinating with geotechnical engineers on ground behavior monitoring and making support adjustments based on data. - Liaising with QA/QC teams to ensure timely inspections, shotcrete testing, and addressing non-conformance reports. - Supervising labor, subcontractors, and equipment on NATM tunnel drives to optimize productivity and resources. - Maintaining daily site records, progress reports, and updating the site engineer/section manager on work progress and issues. - Monitoring material delivery, storage, and usage at tunnel sites. - Participating in daily/weekly site coordination meetings and toolbox talks. - Ensuring compliance with the project schedule and supporting planning teams with progress input. Qualifications & Experience: - Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. - Minimum 8–10 years of civil construction supervision experience, with at least 3–5 years specifically in NATM tunneling works. - Prior experience on metro, rail, or major underground/tunnel infrastructure projects is strongly preferred. - Strong knowledge of NATM excavation sequences, ground support systems, shotcrete application, and convergence monitoring. - Familiarity with confined space entry, ventilation, and underground works HSE requirements. - Good communication skills and the ability to supervise multicultural site teams. - Proficiency in reading and interpreting civil/structural and geotechnical drawings.

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