Principal / Associate Tunnelling Engineer

WSP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Principal or Associate Tunnelling Engineer to join its Geotechnical and Tunnelling business. You will lead delivery of tunnel and shaft designs, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to business growth across markets and sectors.

The role involves overseeing reports, calculations and drawings, managing resources, and mentoring engineers, with opportunities to work on landmark projects globally. A Chartered Engineer qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience managing tunnelling projects with multi-disciplinary design coordination.
• Technical expertise in civil/structural and geotechnical engineering for tunnelling.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent registration with a relevant professional institution.
• Experience with Eurocodes and other design standards.
• Excellent report-writing and client liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Producing, checking and approving engineering deliverables including reports, presentations, design calculations and drawings for tunnels and shafts.
• Collaborating with a dynamic team on projects from feasibility to construction.
• Managing and delivering project work with robust financial management.
• Assisting in management of team resources and allocation of project resources.
• Mentoring and developing professional staff; providing client liaison, contractor and sub-consultant support; leading proposals.

Skills

Tunnelling management

Geotechnical engineering

Client liaison

Report writing

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or Structural Engineering

Tools

CAD

Ground Movement Analysis

Design packages

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

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.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

• At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
• Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

• We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences.
• We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society.
• We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

• We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
• Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most.
• We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need.
• Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

• To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
• We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements.
• We offer the option to purchase additional leave.
• We allow the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

• We understand the importance of development and training to you.
• That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.