Early-Career Tunnel Ventilation Engineer (Remote)

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Training and professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited is seeking a Junior Tunnel Ventilation Engineer to design and analyse tunnel ventilation systems for normal and emergency operations. You will support bid activities and engage with project teams across UK road and rail tunnel projects.

You will work on 1D modelling, CFD studies, and fire/life safety assessments, aiming to grow into professional chartership and broaden our UK presence in the sector.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Aero space or related discipline).
• Working towards, or committed to achieving, professional chartership (e.g. CEng).
• Understanding or interest in tunnel ventilation and fire/life safety.
• Familiarity with SES / IDA Tunnel modelling tools and CFD tools (e.g. FDS, Pyrosim, Pathfinder).
• Understanding of Fundamental ventilation principles and airflow and Fire and smoke behaviour.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with modelling or simulation tools in underground infrastructures.
• Awareness of relevant standards (e.g. NFPA, PIARC, UK guidance).
• Interest in developing technical expertise in tunnel ventilation and fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and assessment of tunnel ventilation systems.
• Assist with 1D modelling (SES / IDA), CFD studies, and basic risk assessments.
• Contribute to fire and life safety assessments and ventilation strategies.
• Support commissioning activities, testing, and asset performance reviews.
• Prepare technical reports and client deliverables.
• Support bids and technical proposals.

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SES/IDA Tunnel modelling

CFD tools (FDS, Pyrosim, Pathfinder)

Job description

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited is seeking a Junior Tunnel Ventilation Engineer to design and analyse tunnel ventilation systems for normal and emergency operations. You will support bid activities and engage with project teams across UK road and rail tunnel projects.

You will work on 1D modelling, CFD studies, and fire/life safety assessments, aiming to grow into professional chartership and broaden our UK presence in the sector.