Tunnelling Engineer / Senior Tunnelling Engineer
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We are currently looking for a Tunnelling Engineer or Senior Tunnelling Engineer, to join our Geotechnics and Tunnelling business. Geotechnical engineers with experience in ground engineering that includes tunnelling, shaft sinking, directional drilling and pipe jacking projects will also be considered.
A little more about your role…
- Producing and checking engineering deliverables including reports, presentations, design calculations and drawings associated with the design of tunnels, shafts and other form of below ground construction.
- Work as part of a dynamic team of tunnelling and geotechnical engineers on diverse projects ranging from micro-tunnels and trenchless solutions to major road and rail schemes at all stages of delivery from feasibility through to construction.
- Effectively managing and delivering project work.
- Contributing to the management of team resources and allocation of appropriate project resources.
- Assisting with the mentoring and development of staff.
- Providing support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison, contractors and sub consultants, public and statutory body consultation and quality control.
- Carry out business development activities including preparation of technical proposals.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- Technical expertise in civil/structural and geotechnical engineering with a demonstrable understanding of the underlying principles as applied to tunnelling schemes.
- Experience in the delivery of tunnelling and /or underground projects involving multi-disciplinary design input and preparing deliverables to a high technical level.
- Degree in Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
- Chartered or near chartered status or equivalent registration with a relevant professional institution.
- Experience working with Eurocodes and other design standards.
- Experience of being part of or leading delivery teams that are effective in delivering short to medium term projects from inception to construction.
- Excellent report-writing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages and familiarity with other relevant software packages relevant to tunnelling and geotechnical engineering.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team
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