Principal / Associate Tunnelling Engineer

WSP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal or Associate Tunnelling Engineer to join their Geotechnical and Tunnelling team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, from micro-tunnels to major road and rail schemes, while managing project delivery and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in civil and geotechnical engineering and have a proven track record in project management. Join a talented community dedicated to making a positive impact and embrace the opportunity to shape your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing tunnelling projects with multi-disciplinary design coordination.
• Technical expertise in civil/structural and geotechnical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Produce and approve engineering deliverables for tunnel design.
• Manage project work and mentor professional staff.
• Conduct business development and prepare technical proposals.

Skills

Tunnelling Project Management

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Financial Management

Report Writing

Client Liaison

Team Management

Business Development

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Engineering Geology

Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD Software

Ground Movement Analysis Software

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are currently looking for a Principal or Associate Tunnelling Engineer to join our Geotechnical and Tunnelling business to contribute to the growth of the team and diversification into new markets and sectors.

A little more about your role…

• Producing, checking and approving engineering deliverables including reports, presentations, design calculations and drawings associated with the design of tunnels and shafts.
• Work as part of a dynamic team of tunnelling and geotechnical engineers on diverse projects ranging from micro-tunnels and trenchless solutions to major road and rail schemes at all stages of delivery from feasibility through to construction.
• Effectively managing and delivering project work with robust project financial management.
• Assisting in the management of team resources and allocation of appropriate project resources.
• Managing, motivating, mentoring and developing professional staff.
• Providing support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison, contractors and sub consultants, public and statutory body consultation, quality control and management of specialists.
• Carry out business development activities including preparation of technical proposals.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Experience in the management and delivery of tunnelling projects, ideally including multi-disciplinary design coordination, project management, engineering management, programming and preparing deliverables to a high technical level.
• Technical expertise in civil/structural and geotechnical engineering with a demonstrable understanding of the underlying principles as applied to tunnelling schemes.
• Consultancy experience with demonstrably good commercial awareness and relationships with clients & contractors.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent registration with a relevant professional institution.
• Experience working with Eurocodes and other design standards.
• Experience of being part of or leading delivery teams that are effective in delivering short to medium term projects from inception to construction.
• Excellent report-writing and client liaison skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages and familiarity with other software packages relevant to tunnelling and geotechnical engineering, such as CAD, Ground Movement Analysis and design packages.
• The skills to check and critically evaluate the work done by others, be it drawings, calculations or reports, and have a proven track record of doing so.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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