Principal Engineer 2 (Tunnelling and Underground Space)

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead design delivery of major tunnel and underground projects in the UK. You will oversee feasibility, concept, detailed design and documentation, with responsibility for quality, budget, and programme.

The role demands extensive tunnel expertise, leadership, and client-facing bid support. You will mentor teams, develop new design standards, and ensure compliance with CDM regulations.

Qualifications

• Construction detailed design of tunnels and underground space.
• Soil and hard rock tunnelling design on land and under the sea.
• 2D and 3D modelling of underground space.
• Tunnel support design in rock and soil using scan lines and standard software packages.
• Rock bolting design using 2D and 3D programmes.
• Temporary and permanent tunnel portal design.
• Pipe jacking and utility tunnel design with thrust block design.
• In situ testing of rock stresses and ground investigation design.
• Rock face logging systems such as RMR.
• Tunnel design reports and drawings for D&B contracts.
• Extensive experience in tunnel and cavern design in the UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Production and approval of design concepts, drawings, specifications and other technical documents.
• Establishment of internal design standards to improve quality and efficiency and technical development.
• Work within project teams to achieve objectives; supervise others and sign off design certificates.
• Prepare and check feasibility studies, design reports and tender documents.
• Develop and deliver effective, value-for-money and innovative design solutions.
• Prepare and check engineering designs, calculations and oversee production.
• Assist in expressions of interest and tender preparations.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance, including CDM regulations.
• Manage project correspondence and represent the Technical Directorate within the SYSTRA group.
• Support team leaders with work-winning, bids and financial controls.

Skills

Tunnel design

Soil and rock tunnelling

2D & 3D modelling

Tunnel support design

Rock bolting design

Tunnel portal design

Pipe jacking & utility tunnels

In situ rock testing

Rock face logging (RMR)

D&B contract design

UK & Ireland tunnel experience

Work-winning & bids support

Tools

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Job description

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

The Principal Engineer is responsible for leading the delivery of engineering projects and work packages, ensuring outcomes are achieved to required standards, budget, and programme. The post-holder is responsible for assisting with the continuous technical improvement of discipline deliverables and the ongoing development of team capabilities and project success.

Missions/Main Duties

• Production and approval of design concepts, drawings, specifications and other technical documents
• Establishment of internal design standards and/or processes to achieve a continuous improvement in quality and efficiency, contributing to long term technical development of the office by application of new techniques, procedures and practices
• To work at any position within a project team to achieve the project objectives
• Competent to work unsupervised and to supervise others; competent to check and approve the work of others; competent to sign off design certificates on behalf of the company
• Preparation, checking and/or approval of feasibility studies, outline and detailed design technical reports and other written documents
• Implement effective, value for money and innovative design solutions to meet technical and project requirements.
• Prepare and check engineering designs, calculations, and oversee production
• Prepare and check technical documents and reports and assist in the preparation of expressions of interest and tenders
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations
• Effective management of and response to project related correspondence
• Acting as representative within the Technical Directorate and Production Centres in the wider SYSTRA Group
• Support the Team Leader and Discipline Lead with work winning, bids, and financial controls on projects
• Assist the Technical lead in the development and content of deliverables and personnel
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with SYSTRA’s behavioural framework by actively fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, respect, and empowerment, contributing to an environment where all collegues can thrive, achieve, and grow together

Profile/Skills

• Construction detailed design of tunnels and underground space for D and B contractor.
• Soil and hard rock tunnelling design on land and under the sea
• 2d and 3d modelling of underground space
• Tunnel support design in rock and soil using scan lines and standard software packages
• Rock bolting design using 2D and 3D programmes
• Temporary and permanent tunnel portal design
• Pipe jacking and utility tunnel design, with thrust block design and settlement assessment for infrastructure.
• In situ testing of rock stresses and ground investigation design
• Rock face logging systems such as RMR.
• Tunnel design reports and drawings for d and B contracts.
• Extensive experience in tunnel and cavern design in the UK and Ireland
• Understanding how to gain work from D and B contractors.

Workplace Type

Hybrid