Design Engineer

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking civil engineering contractor as a Design Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in innovative tunnelling and underground construction projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative design team, tackling technically challenging projects that push the boundaries of underground engineering. You will gain exposure to cutting-edge design techniques, while enjoying career development and mentoring opportunities. With a competitive salary and a supportive work environment, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the industry. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to grow your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discretional company bonus

Life insurance 4 x salary

Pension 5% company 4% employee

Ongoing career support

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in tunnel, shaft, or geotechnical design.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical principles and excavation methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop structurally sound and geotechnically optimized designs for underground projects.
• Prepare high-quality design reports and progress updates for stakeholders.

Skills

Geotechnical Principles

Excavation Methods

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Structural Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Geology

Job description

Are you ready to take your next step in underground construction and tunnelling design? This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking Tier 2 civil engineering contractor, with a strong reputation in reinforced concrete (RC) frames, geotechnical engineering, and complex underground structures. With a turnover of £134 million and a growing project portfolio, they're expanding their in-house design team to meet increasing demand.

We're looking for a passionate and motivated Design Engineer who's keen to make a real impact on a variety of high-profile tunnelling and underground works across the UK and beyond.

Why join this team?

Be part of a collaborative, growing design team working on technically challenging and rewarding projects.

Gain exposure to cutting-edge shaft and tunnel design, with opportunities to apply both geotechnical and structural expertise.

Work with innovative construction techniques that push the boundaries of underground engineering.

Career development, mentoring and long-term progression opportunities within a stable and respected contractor.

Competitive salary of up to £50,000+ (dependent on experience), plus benefits.

Key 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 National Highways, Network Rail, etc.
• Technical Reporting - Prepare high-quality design reports and progress updates for stakeholders and clients.

Specialist Design Work

• 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' 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 £50,000.
• Discretional company bonus.
• Life insurance 4 x salary.
• Pension 5 % company 4% employee.
• 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 a range of industries.

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