Civil Engineer- Marine and Tunnelling RA (Client Side)

Vinci; Wick; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Tunnel Engineer to manage design changes, liaise between contractors and designers, and ensure compliance with project quality procedures. The role requires strong technical knowledge in tunnelling and construction processes, along with a commitment to safety and project delivery. Ideal candidates will hold an advanced degree in civil or structural engineering and have relevant experience. Competitive employee benefits and hybrid working options are available.

Benefits

8.5% Pension Contribution

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Flexible hybrid & agile working

25 days holiday increasing with service

Qualifications

• 3+ years of design experience of TBM, pipe jack and secondary lining tunnelling structures.
• Working knowledge of Concrete design codes (e.g. Eurocode 2).
• Delivery-oriented and ability to set action plans and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all design and construction changes are delivered on time.
• Manage the site construction configuration and review site-specific design documents.
• Support the marine and tunnelling works with technical understanding.

Skills

Design experience of TBM

Knowledge of pipe jacking

Project management

Strong knowledge of concrete design codes

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Advanced degree in civil or structural engineering

Job description

Overview

NUVIA UK is seeking a Tunnel Engineer to act as the technical lead reviewing and accepting design changes raised by the site contractor. The role manages interfaces between construction contractors and designers, working within the Engineering Directorate on site with the Construction Team. The incumbent will support marine and tunnelling works, manage the site construction configuration, and ensure processes comply with project quality procedures. Reports to the Area Lead and contributes to delivering design changes for construction on time.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all design and construction changes are delivered on time to meet Construction need.
• Attend readiness reviews of Design Packages released for construction as required by design owners.
• Work closely with the Design teams, Contractor and Construction teams to maintain technical quality responses (content / consistency / comprehensiveness / accuracy), construction programme and construction safety.
• Support the marine and tunnelling works with a thorough technical understanding of the plant, its systems and the associated safety case.
• Manage the site construction configuration and review/accept site-specific design documents through the review processes (RFI, Field Change Request, Non-Conformance Report).
• Support the JDO in the handover of Design Packages released for construction and initiate delegated responsibilities through this process.
• Ensure that processes comply with project quality procedures.
• Manage CDM aspects relating to the design changes during the construction period, including discharging the role of principal designer.
• Be responsible for the nuclear safety acceptance of the design by carrying out surveillance on the design changes during construction.
• Safety case/golden thread: ensure the high-level safety case and the design have a clear golden thread to support operations.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of secondary lining to tunnels and shafts using reinforced concrete methods in the marine and tunnelling environment.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of pipe jacking and associated launch/termination structures.
• 3+ years of design experience of TBM, pipe jack and secondary lining tunnelling structures.
• Design process and design activities (preferably related to Nuclear Industry).
• Working knowledge of Concrete design codes (e.g. Eurocode 2).
• Design with hazard & accidental safety cases.
• Working within UK CDM regulations and in a highly regulated industry.
• Delivery-oriented and ability to set action plans and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Proactive, pragmatic and adopting a practical approach to resolve issues.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Knowledge of pipe jack construction methods and common defects and their repair methods.
• Knowledge of common defects to RC underground structures and their repair methods.
• Experience in the design of offshore structures.
• Experience working in a construction environment with clients, designers and contractors.
• Working knowledge of construction change procedures.
• Experience in large-scale, multi-cultural industrial projects with safety case architecture.
• Understanding and application of the Intelligent Customer Role.
• Health & Safety legislation including CDM and Nuclear Site License requirements.
• Familiar with JDO processes and ways of working.
• Familiarity with safety case process and design substantiation.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Working towards / Chartered Engineer with either ICE or IStructE.

Desirable Additional

• Medium Risk Confined Space qualification.
• Tunnelling Safety Training Scheme (TSTS) qualification.
• PWR technology design, safety case or operation.

Company and Benefits

• NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available across the country. We aim to create a multidisciplinary team to offer a broad range of talent.
• BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferable.
• Hinkley Point C is a transformative infrastructure project, delivering large-scale, reliable, zero-carbon electricity and supporting regional economies. NUVIA is a key part of this mission.
• Employee Benefits:
  • 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
  • Private Medical Scheme
  • Employee Share Scheme
  • Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electric Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
  • 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay (+21w SMP)
  • 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years, 31 days after 10 years)
  • Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
  • In partnership with trade unions
  • Personal Development & Further Education Support
  • Long Service & Recognition Awards
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme
  • Flexible hybrid & agile working
  • Eligible after 1 year of service

NUVIA UK is a subsidiary of VINCI Construction and operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear. We are committed to safety, innovation and excellence, and to equality in employment.