Description
We are currently looking for a Principal or Associate Tunnelling Engineer, to join our Geotechnical and Tunnelling business to contribute to the growth of the team and diversification into new markets and sectors.
A little more about your role…
- Producing, checking and approving engineering deliverables including reports, presentations, design calculations and drawings associated with the design of tunnels and shafts.
- 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 with robust project financial management.
- Assisting in the management of team resources and allocation of appropriate project resources.
- Managing, motivating, mentoring and developing professional staff.
- Providing support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison, contractors and sub consultants, public and statutory body consultation, quality control and management of specialists.
- Carry out business development activities including preparation of technical proposals.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- Experience in the management and delivery of tunnelling projects, ideally including multi-disciplinary design coordination, project management, engineering management, programming and preparing deliverables to a high technical level.
- Technical expertise in civil/structural and geotechnical engineering with a demonstrable understanding of the underlying principles as applied to tunnelling schemes.
- Consultancy experience with demonstrably good commercial awareness and relationships with clients & contractors.
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or Structural Engineering
- Chartered Engineer 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 and client liaison skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages and familiarity with other software packages relevant to tunnelling and geotechnical engineering, such as CAD, Ground Movement Analysis and design packages.
- The skills to check and critically evaluate the work done by others, be it drawings, calculations or reports, and have a proven track record of doing so.