Lead Ground & Tunnel Engineer

Quest Global

East Midlands

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Quest Global in the United Kingdom seeks a Ground & Tunnel Engineer to support or lead the design, assessment, and substantiation of tunnels, shafts, underground structures and deep excavations within multidisciplinary teams.

You will perform structural and geotechnical analysis, prepare technical reports, coordinate with civil and geotechnical colleagues, mentor junior engineers, and manage work packages at Lead/Expert levels.

Qualifications

Degree-qualified; working toward Chartered status or equivalent competence.
Experience in tunnelling or underground works within regulated sectors.
Familiar with numerical modelling tools (e.g., FLAC, PLAXIS) and geotechnical design principles.

Responsibilities

Structural and geotechnical analysis, modelling, and calculations for tunnels, shafts, underground structures, and excavation works.
Preparation and review of technical reports, specifications, design documentation, and substantiation.
Assessment of ground–structure interaction, excavation stability, tunnel linings, settlement, and construction‑stage behaviour.
Evaluation of tunnel construction methods and feasibility.
Coordination with geotechnical, civil, structural, construction, safety, and systems engineering teams.
Participation in or leadership of design reviews, assurance activities, and resolution of technical queries.
Management of scope of work and third‑party technical inputs (Lead/Expert levels).
Delivery oversight of technical work packages and validation of engineering solutions (Lead/Expert levels).
Mentoring junior engineers and supporting continuous improvement.