Senior Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to work on innovative tunnelling and underground construction projects. The role involves designing safe and effective tunnel and shaft structures, ensuring compliance with geotechnical principles, and preparing detailed reports. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for career growth in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Life insurance 4x salary

Pension: 5% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution

Ongoing career support

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in tunnel, shaft, or geotechnical/structural design.
• Strong understanding of excavation methods and tunnelling impact assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop structurally sound designs for underground projects.
• Prepare high-quality design reports and progress updates.
• Assess and ensure safe excavation techniques and slope stability.

Skills

Communication

Report Writing

Geotechnical Principles

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Geology

Job description

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Our client is a large Civil Engineering Tier 2 contractor specializing in RC Frames, Underground Structures, Geotechnical Engineering, and Tunnelling, with a turnover of £134 million. 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.

Senior Design Engineer Job Overview

• 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 includes:

• 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.

Job 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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