Design Manager

BEMO Tunnelling GmbH; Tilbury; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading tunneling engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced engineer to join their design team. The successful candidate will lead design communications, write specifications, and review designs for infrastructure projects. You should have a master's degree in civil engineering and at least five years of experience in tunnel design. The role offers a collaborative work environment and competitive salary.

Benefits

Technically challenging projects

Collaborative work environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of five to ten years in tunnel design.
• Experience with segmental lining design, pipe jacking, etc.
• Experience in SCL design and geotechnical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead design communication with all parties involved.
• Write reports and specifications for design principles.
• Carry out internal design checks and approve designs.

Skills

Excellent English language skills

Knowledge of UK design standards

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

Master’s degree in civil engineering

Chartered engineer

Job description

As a UK-based integral part of BEMO's international tunnel design team, headquartered in Innsbruck (Austria), you will act as the local representative of our engineering excellence. In this pivotal position, you will contribute to the design and delivery of underground structures in the UK, with direct technical support from our main office. Close collaboration with our UK construction teams ensures a seamless connection between design and execution.

At BEMO, we believe our team is our greatest asset. We are looking for passionate professionals who are eager to shape the future of construction. Your expertise will be key in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in underground engineering.

Tasks

• Leading the design related communication between all parties involved.
• Writing reports and specifications to communicate design and construction principles and processes with clients, owners and third parties.
• Review and carry out internal design checks
• Approve and sign off design
• Providing constructability review

Requirements

• Excellent English language, organisation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of national (UK) design standards and guidelines relevant for tunnelling
• Knowledge of design approval process in the UK
• Working experience of minimum of five to ten years in tunnel design
• master’s degree in civil engineering (Tunnelling, Geotechnical or Structural Engineering).
• Chartered engineer

Qualifications and experience advantageous:

• Experience in segmental lining design, pipe jacking etc
• Experience in SCL design
• Experience in temporary works design
• Experience in geotechnical engineering

Benefits

What We Offer

• Technically challenging infrastructure projects with long-term impact
• A collaborative and safety-focused work environment
• Competitive salary and benefit package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth