Senior Design Engineer - Tunnelling & Underground Construction
Our client is a large Civil Engineering Tier 2 contractor specializing in RC Frames, Underground Structures, Geotechnical Engineering, and Tunnelling, with a £134 million turnover. They are seeking a passionate and driven engineer eager to make a significant impact in tunnelling and underground construction projects. The right candidate will be rewarded with a salary of up to £60,000, potentially more depending on experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team, working on cutting-edge tunnel and shaft designs across the UK and internationally. The role offers a unique blend of geotechnical expertise, structural design, and innovative construction techniques.
Responsibilities
- Tunnel & Shaft Design: Develop structurally sound and geotechnically optimized designs for various underground projects.
- Excavation & Ground Stability: Assess and ensure safe excavation techniques, slope stability, and shoring solutions using industry-standard geotechnical principles.
- Impact Assessments: Evaluate tunnelling effects on third-party assets and obtain necessary approvals from authorities such as National Highways and Network Rail.
- Technical Reporting: Prepare high-quality design reports and progress updates for stakeholders and clients.
Specialist Design Work
Contribute to complex designs, including:
- Shaft buoyant stability, reinforced concrete bases, and cover slabs.
- Tunnel designs for Microtunnelling, Pipejacking, HDD, Augerbore, and Timber Headings.
- Earthworks and soil nailing solutions.
- Crane platforms and temporary works design.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Geology.
- 3-8 years of experience in tunnel, shaft, or geotechnical/structural design.
- Strong understanding of geotechnical principles, excavation methods, and tunnelling impact assessments.
- Excellent report writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary of up to £60,000
- Discretionary company bonus
- Life insurance: 4x salary
- Pension: 5% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution
- Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
- Ongoing career support
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering various industries.
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